Big Fish by Daniel Wallace

Big Fish

Daniel Wallace

196 pages first pub 1998 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary fantasy magical realism reflective slow-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,797 reviews

Moods

adventurous 67%
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

fast 41%
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

3.57

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