192 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743484251
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In his prime, Edward Bloom was an extraordinary man. He could outrun anybody. He never missed a day of school. He saved lives and tamed giants. Animals loved him, people loved him, women loved him. He knew more jokes than any man alive. At least t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,796 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
emotional 61%
funny 52%
lighthearted 48%
sad 26%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 7%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Death, Death of parentModerate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, InfidelityMinor
Animal death, Toxic relationship, Violence
192 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743484251
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In his prime, Edward Bloom was an extraordinary man. He could outrun anybody. He never missed a day of school. He saved lives and tamed giants. Animals loved him, people loved him, women loved him. He knew more jokes than any man alive. At least t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,796 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
emotional 61%
funny 52%
lighthearted 48%
sad 26%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 7%
dark 3%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Death, Death of parentModerate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, InfidelityMinor
Animal death, Toxic relationship, Violence