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Soldier in the Rain Hardcover – November 15, 2000

by William Goldman (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
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  1. Print length
    256 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Amereon Limited
  4. Publication date
    November 15, 2000
  5. Dimensions
    5.7 x 0.9 x 8.7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0848805062
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0848805067
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amereon Limited (November 15, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0848805062
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0848805067
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.7 x 0.9 x 8.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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William Goldman

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William Goldman (b. 1931) is an Academy Award–winning author of screenplays, plays, memoirs, and novels. His first novel, The Temple of Gold (1957), was followed by the script for the Broadway army comedy Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole (1961). He went on to write the screenplays for many acclaimed films, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and All the President’s Men (1976), for which he won two Academy Awards. He adapted his own novels for the hit movies Marathon Man (1976) and The Princess Bride (1987).

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Paul Caliendo
5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023
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The book came exactly as it was advertised. I am well pleased.
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ron hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars good to see and read
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017
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i started reading william goldman in the 60's. liked most of his older stuff. have seen the movie, soldier in the rain so many times i know the narrative. i have the book in the old, small pocket book style paper back but didn't have it in a readable copy. used to have but for some reason i gave my copy to my daughter. so, i acquired another copy and read it again. still enjoyed it. i then bought the movie in dvd and watched it again. enjoyed it again. worth reading, worth watching if you like "coming of age stories.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018
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One of my favorite books. It arrived in acceptable condition. Very well worth the second reading.
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Bullsnipe
5.0 out of 5 stars ... the movie while i was in the hospital and loved the relationship between Jackie Gleason and Steve McQueen so ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018
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I saw the movie while i was in the hospital and loved the relationship between Jackie Gleason and Steve McQueen so I got the book after I returned home and literally could not put it down! Great read especially for someday with a military background.
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Flexi
5.0 out of 5 stars Catch-22 For the Soul
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2017
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A touching dramatic comedy story about struggling against the world as told through the prism of Army barracks life. In a way it's a book about nothing that reveals everything about the human spirit. For any everyday hero that fights against the system.
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J. Dye
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book from a versatile writer
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2013
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Hard to believe that Goldman wrote Soldier in the Rain, The Princess Bride, Marathon Man, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and All the President's Men...some books, some screenplays. That's quite a diverse group of genres and yet all written so impeccably.

It's funny, it's poignant, and it's smart. Drawers, cotton makes me laugh every time...
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jojothebootfaceboy
1.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2013
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The story wa excellent but the book was printed on very low quality paper and the ink was faded. I
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Hippie Grandma
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a five star read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014
Loved it the first time around when I took it from my Mom's bookcase at a very tender age. Thought I would reminisce with the not so forgotten and well-fleshed out personas of Goldman 35 years later and they stood the test of time! This is a wonderful example of his character-driven tales with sympathetic personalities whom you will carry with you for a long time.I fell in love with William Goldman's style of writing long before I should have been reading his controversial and racy text. Thankfully, I was old enough mentally at 13 to understand the material and lucky enough not to get caught purloining books from my Mom.
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