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228 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307947390
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 21 February 2012
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,212 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
lighthearted 55%
hopeful 26%
emotional 24%
reflective 22%
inspiring 19%
sad 10%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
challenging 5%
informative 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, AbleismModerate
Violence, Sexual assault, WarMinor
Police brutality, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia228 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307947390
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 21 February 2012
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,212 reviews
Moods
adventurous 58%
lighthearted 55%
hopeful 26%
emotional 24%
reflective 22%
inspiring 19%
sad 10%
relaxing 7%
dark 6%
challenging 5%
informative 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, AbleismModerate
Violence, Sexual assault, WarMinor
Police brutality, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia