180 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142004272
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 November 2003
Description
Edward Bloom is dying, and his son William does not truly know him, until William arrives at Edward's deathbed, but since Edward shows no interest in talking to him, William makes up stories that recreate his father's life in heroic proportions. R...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,916 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
180 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142004272
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 November 2003
Description
Edward Bloom is dying, and his son William does not truly know him, until William arrives at Edward's deathbed, but since Edward shows no interest in talking to him, William makes up stories that recreate his father's life in heroic proportions. R...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,916 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