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180 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142004272
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 November 2003
Description
Edward Bloom is dying, and his son William does not truly know him, until William arrives at Edward's deathbed, but since Edward shows no interest in talking to him, William makes up stories that recreate his father's life in heroic proportions. R...
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
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Graphic
Animal death, Death of parent, DeathModerate
Infidelity, Fatphobia, Body shamingMinor
Blood, Violence, Toxic relationship180 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142004272
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 November 2003
Description
Edward Bloom is dying, and his son William does not truly know him, until William arrives at Edward's deathbed, but since Edward shows no interest in talking to him, William makes up stories that recreate his father's life in heroic proportions. R...
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