Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
William Goldman—as our fictitious narrator—would have us believe that Florin was once a real country located between present-day Sweden and Germany. But the truth is that the place never existe...
What's Up With the Title?
So here's the question: What title would you use if you were trying to pass your own book off as an old classic fairy tale? You'd probably pick something that sounds really old and… classic-y. An...
What's Up With the Ending?
(Note: This section pertains to the original version of the book instead of the 25th anniversary edition that dabbles in the fictionalized sequel.) "I'm not trying to make this a downer, understand...
Tough-o-Meter
William Goldman is a straightforward guy and a straightforward writer, so as far as novels go, this one is as readable as it gets. Goldman accomplishes this by writing in the way that most people w...