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208 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140282771
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 November 1999
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 2,477 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
emotional 61%
funny 59%
lighthearted 44%
sad 26%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 6%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Infidelity, Fatphobia, Body shamingMinor
Blood, Violence, Toxic relationship
208 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140282771
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 November 1999
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 2,477 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
emotional 61%
funny 59%
lighthearted 44%
sad 26%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 6%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Infidelity, Fatphobia, Body shamingMinor
Blood, Violence, Toxic relationship