196 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781565122178
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1998
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 1,912 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
emotional 59%
funny 55%
lighthearted 48%
sad 23%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 7%
dark 2%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | 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
196 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781565122178
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1998
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 1,912 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
emotional 59%
funny 55%
lighthearted 48%
sad 23%
inspiring 21%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 7%
dark 2%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 27% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | 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