Forrest Gump (Forrest Gump, #1)
by Winston Groom
Forrest Gump by Winston Groom holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 45.7K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 248 pages.
About Forrest Gump
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 University, a Hollywood set, and a NASA mission."Forrest Gump is line bred out of Voltaire and Huck Finn; its humour is wild and coarse, a satire right on the money. It is not the less honest for being so funny, for bringing the woebegone archangels of our culture and history to judgement. Anyone who doesn't read this book deserves to spend the winter in North Dakota" (Jim Harrison)"A superbly controlled satire" (The Washington Post)"Rollicking, bawdy... A good time... Poking fun at everything" (People)"Winston Groom has created the ideal citizen for the modern world - a perfect idiot" (P.J. O'Rourke)"Joyously madcap" (Publishers Weekly)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Winston Groom |
| Published | 1986 |
| Pages | 248 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.06 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 45,660 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Forrest Gump worth reading?
Based on 45.7K reader ratings, Forrest Gump has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump has 248 pages.
Who wrote Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump was written by Winston Groom. It was first published in 1986.
What is the ISBN for Forrest Gump?
The ISBN-13 for Forrest Gump is 9780743453260.0.
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