241 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743453257
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 October 2002
Description
"Bein' a idiot is no box of chocolates," but "at least I ain't led no hum-drum life," says Forrest Gump, the lovable, surprisingly savvy hero of this wonderful comic tale. When the University of Alabama's football team drafts Forrest and makes him...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,156 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
lighthearted 52%
emotional 30%
hopeful 30%
reflective 30%
inspiring 26%
sad 13%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
Pace
fast 47%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death, Drug useModerate
Bullying, Violence, AbandonmentMinor
Addiction, Blood
241 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743453257
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 October 2002
Description
"Bein' a idiot is no box of chocolates," but "at least I ain't led no hum-drum life," says Forrest Gump, the lovable, surprisingly savvy hero of this wonderful comic tale. When the University of Alabama's football team drafts Forrest and makes him...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,156 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
lighthearted 52%
emotional 30%
hopeful 30%
reflective 30%
inspiring 26%
sad 13%
relaxing 8%
challenging 4%
Pace
fast 47%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death, Drug useModerate
Bullying, Violence, AbandonmentMinor
Addiction, Blood