Gilbert Grape. Irgendwo in Iowa by Peter Hedges
Gilbert Grape. Irgendwo in Iowa

Peter Hedges

Gilbert Grape. Irgendwo in Iowa

Peter Hedges

349 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary young adult emotional reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 673 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 64%
sad 57%
funny 53%
dark 21%
hopeful 17%
tense 17%
challenging 14%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 44%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 4% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 23% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.93

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