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cscharfway's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book had a much different vibe than the movie many of us know. It was much more lighthearted and funny to see the world through Forrest’s eyes, and even during his darker experiences, there was a sense of hope and optimism that this was just another adventure he would make it through.
Some of the events experienced by the main character were more fantastical than realistic (Sue the orangutang was a bit much). I think though that silly, ridiculous tone of the book is symbolic of the age and development of Forrest’s unique mind, showing the parallels between plot and character shaped by the author; this deeper meaning bumped up the book from a 3.5 to a 4 for me. Otherwise, the book was amusing, but doesn’t create quite the same emotional impact as Tom Hank’s version.
Some of the events experienced by the main character were more fantastical than realistic (Sue the orangutang was a bit much). I think though that silly, ridiculous tone of the book is symbolic of the age and development of Forrest’s unique mind, showing the parallels between plot and character shaped by the author; this deeper meaning bumped up the book from a 3.5 to a 4 for me. Otherwise, the book was amusing, but doesn’t create quite the same emotional impact as Tom Hank’s version.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, and War
lexin105's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The outrageous stories of Forrest Gump are both entertaining and mind-opening about issues in the world and how people are treated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Racial slurs, Sexual content, and War
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Addiction and Blood
vici24kl's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
This book was really problematic. VERY different from the movie...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, and War
Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Animal cruelty