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kenziebecky's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
kimco_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
joseph_c's review against another edition
3.0
This was an awesome book. It was light and easy to read. Instead of chapters it is divided into "myths" about Edward Bloom. This format makes it a refreshing, original read, and also makes it easy to find a place to stop if I had to. It was fantastic, and interesting, though if you expect something like the movie, it was very different, and took on a slightly more serious tone sometimes. There was one difference between the book and the movie that knocked off a star. This difference presented itself during the second to last "myth." I would say what it is, but, you know... "Spoilers!"
Anyways, I recommend this to fans of the movies, or anyone looking for a nice fresh read.
Anyways, I recommend this to fans of the movies, or anyone looking for a nice fresh read.
jessicamcculloch's review against another edition
3.0
Good quick read for people who are struggling through a book, or don't have the greatest attention spans. (Both of which were me this weekend)
casspro's review against another edition
4.0
One part fairy tale, one part folklore, one part family tradition. It's hard to categorize Big Fish. A good book? A great story? There's something very magical happening here. I suggest you get it on it as well.
categj's review against another edition
3.0
A quick read — well-written with short chapters.
This little book was a bittersweet story about a father/son relationship and death. Sad, whimsical, and funny with lots of bad Dad jokes. I especially liked the one about Jesus watching the Pearly Gates while St. Peter took a break. I won't share it here — you will have to read the book to see what I mean.
The story was narrated by the son {William Bloom), who told the stories of his Dad's (Edward Bloom) life — from birth to his last days. William tells these fantastic, anecdotal missives that he has heard from his dad all his life as he is waiting for Edward to die.
Edward Bloom's life is mythical in proportion and his corny jokes are legendary, or so his son is told. In the retelling of his father's story, William searches for a deeper understanding of his dad before the inevitable happens.
I liked the chronology of the book. Edward's life is told in a linear fashion — short, fantastical fairytale-like pieces, while the story of his death is written in four parts, each from the same day but all slightly different.
I loved the ending.
This little book was a bittersweet story about a father/son relationship and death. Sad, whimsical, and funny with lots of bad Dad jokes. I especially liked the one about Jesus watching the Pearly Gates while St. Peter took a break. I won't share it here — you will have to read the book to see what I mean.
The story was narrated by the son {William Bloom), who told the stories of his Dad's (Edward Bloom) life — from birth to his last days. William tells these fantastic, anecdotal missives that he has heard from his dad all his life as he is waiting for Edward to die.
Edward Bloom's life is mythical in proportion and his corny jokes are legendary, or so his son is told. In the retelling of his father's story, William searches for a deeper understanding of his dad before the inevitable happens.
I liked the chronology of the book. Edward's life is told in a linear fashion — short, fantastical fairytale-like pieces, while the story of his death is written in four parts, each from the same day but all slightly different.
I loved the ending.
tinymo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
patvulaj's review against another edition
3.0
I was looking for quick read to help get me out of a recent reading rut and Big Fish definitely helped activate my reading brain again. The chapters were short, stand alone stories about the main character with a present day story playing over top of that. The short stories really helped build up this character, while still leaving them a bit of a mystery.