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196 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781565122178
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1998
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 2,500 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
emotional 62%
funny 60%
lighthearted 45%
sad 26%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 6%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Cancer, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Chronic illness, FatphobiaMinor
Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence
196 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781565122178
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 01 October 1998
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 2,500 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
emotional 62%
funny 60%
lighthearted 45%
sad 26%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 22%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 6%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Cancer, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Chronic illness, FatphobiaMinor
Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence