Yep, you read that right, folks. Only ONE winner today, and I’m pretty happy to have one at all. As usual, I never know what’s going to happen when I post a first line. I thought this one would have folks jumping up and down, waving their hands in the air, and going, “Ooooh, ooooh! Pick me!” But nope. Only one person took a guess, but that person was absolutely right, so congratulations to Pat Stuckey! Way to go, Pat! 😊
Now, without further ado, here’s the answer you’ve all been waiting for:
“This is my favorite book in all the world, though I have never read it.” is the opening line from The Princess Bride by William Goldman.
The Princess Bride is a 1973 fantasy romance novel by American writer William Goldman. The book combines elements of comedy, adventure, fantasy, drama, romance, and fairy tale. It is presented as an abridgment (or “the good parts version”) of a longer work by S. Morgenstern, and Goldman’s “commentary” asides are constant throughout. It was originally published in the United States by Harcourt Brace, then later by Random House, while in the United Kingdom it was later published by Bloomsbury.
The book was adapted into a 1987 feature film directed by Rob Reiner from a screenplay written by Goldman himself.
William Goldman said, “I’ve gotten more responses on The Princess Bride than on everything else I’ve done put together—all kinds of strange outpouring letters. Something in The Princess Bride affects people.”
AMAZON SAYS
Here William Goldman’s beloved story of Buttercup, Westley, and their fellow adventurers finally receives a beautiful illustrated treatment.
A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts—The Princess Bride is a modern storytelling classic.
As Florin and Guilder teeter on the verge of war, the reluctant Princess Buttercup is devastated by the loss of her true love, kidnapped by a mercenary and his henchman, rescued by a pirate, forced to marry Prince Humperdinck, and rescued once again by the very crew who absconded with her in the first place. In the course of this dazzling adventure, she’ll meet Vizzini—the criminal philosopher who’ll do anything for a bag of gold; Fezzik—the gentle giant; Inigo—the Spaniard whose steel thirsts for revenge; and Count Rugen—the evil mastermind behind it all. Foiling all their plans and jumping into their stories is Westley, Princess Buttercup’s one true love and a very good friend of a very dangerous pirate.
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And there you have it. Hope you enjoyed playing this week, even though this seems to have been much more difficult than I imagined. Stay tuned for next week, though. You never know what I’ll pick from my various lists of Top 100 Titles. It just might be YOUR favorite book! See you then!
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I’m glad someone knew it! I have never read the book, only saw the movie and loved it, so watched it a few more times. A grear beginning sentence though.
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I love the line, Darlene! And as hugely, vastly popular as the movie was, I thought sure there would be those who read the equally popular book. So surprised that only one person got it. You just never know! 🙂
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Because of this contest, I am now reading Catcher in the Rye! Thanks!!
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I love that our quiz inspired you to check it out! That’s part of what I like about doing this series. We can play the game, study some great opening lines, and be inspired to read some classics that we’ve somehow missed. I hope you enjoy it! 🙂 ❤
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Wouldn’t have guessed that. Haven’t seen the movie or read the book.
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Me, either, but I’m almost ashamed to admit it, as extremely popular as both were. Especially the movie. It certainly spawned legions of almost cult-like fans. 🙂 Someday, I’m going to watch it, myself! 🙂
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Doh! 🤦
This is one of my favorite movies, though I have never read it.
Yet. I have a copy of the book, and it’s high on my TBR pile, I just haven’t gotten to it yet.
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Yep, A headsmack or two is what I was expecting. I mean, it is an enormously popular film, and book, so I was certain I’d get slammed with folks who recognized immediately. Go figger! 😀
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That explains why it was so familiar! It’s been years but that was a favorite around here when my girls were younger.
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It was a favorite everywhere, I think, and is still much beloved. I figured even if folks had only seen the movie, they’d still recognize it, but I was wrong. Again. 😯 😀 Still, I think it’s a grabber of an opening line! 🙂
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Duh. Of course it is! I knew I knew it, just couldn’t think from where 😦
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Yep, I figured there would be a lot of headsmacking going on when I revealed the answer. 😀 Wish we’d had a bunch of winners, but at least we had ONE, and she was ON it, zip-zap! 🙂
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Wonderful movie adaptation! Haven’t read the book yet… 🙂
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I managed to miss out on both, but one of these days, I’m going to find some time to check it out. I love the opening line, anyway! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Bette!
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I love it too! 🙂 Enjoy your weekend, Marcia.
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Thanks, Bette! You, too! 🙂
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