'One of the most laconic, tightly-plotted tales of mythical morality you'll ever read, an anti-establishment satire disguised as a love story, more of a scary tale than a fairy tale'

Uncut

'There's nothing fluffy about The Princess Bride. The rocket-powered narrative tricks you without being merely tricksy, and is both modern and timeless'

Neon

'A funny thriller for readers who are about ten years of age or wish they were ... Readers of a nervous disposition should be prepared to skim rapidly over the Zoo of Death episode or stick to fiction meant for grown-ups'

Spectator

'A spoof fairytale ... Terrific'

Daily Telegraph

'One of the funniest, most original, and deeply moving novels I have read in a long time' - Los Angeles Times