Forrest Gump by Winston Groom

228 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

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At 6'6" and 240lbs, Forrest Gump is difficult to ignore. This satire follows him from the football dynasties of Bear Bryant to Vietnam, and from encounters with Presidents Johnson and Nixon to pow-wows with Chairman Mao. It also takes in Harvard U...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,212 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
adventurous 58%
lighthearted 55%
hopeful 26%
emotional 24%
reflective 22%
inspiring 19%
sad 10%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
challenging 5%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 41%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.35

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