Big Fish by Daniel Wallace

Big Fish

Daniel Wallace

192 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism reflective slow-paced

Description

He could outrun anybody, and he never missed a day of school. He saved lives, tamed giants. Animals loved him. People loved him. Women loved him (and he loved them back). And he knew more jokes than any man alive.Now, as he lies dying, Edward Bloo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,725 reviews

Moods

adventurous 67%
reflective 65%
emotional 58%
funny 51%
lighthearted 46%
sad 22%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 8%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 38%
medium 37%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 28% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.57

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