208 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140282771
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 November 1999
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 1,905 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
emotional 58%
funny 54%
lighthearted 48%
sad 24%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 7%
dark 2%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Cancer, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Body shaming, FatphobiaMinor
Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence208 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140282771
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 November 1999
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 1,905 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
emotional 58%
funny 54%
lighthearted 48%
sad 24%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 19%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 7%
dark 2%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 27% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Cancer, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Body shaming, FatphobiaMinor
Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence