It's been a long time since I've read a book in one sitting. The Princess Bride has pretty much everything you want in a story: humor, great characters, cool backstories, action, and suspense. I haven't seen the movie but I've heard over and over again how it's a classic. However, this book was so good and the characters are so ingrained into my memory that I feel even if I never see the movie, I got a really good feel for what William Goldman was trying to accomplish. Highly recommend to anyone who wants something easy to read that is both captivating and funny.