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Mass Market Paperback Forrest Gump Book

ISBN: 0671894455

ISBN13: 9780671894450

Forrest Gump

(Book #1 in the Forrest Gump Series)

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Book Overview

The modern classic that inspired the beloved movie starring Tom Hanks. Six foot six, 242 pounds, and possessed of a scant IQ of 70, Forrest Gump is the lovable, surprisingly savvy hero of this classic comic tale. His early life may seem inauspicious, but when the University of Alabama's football team drafts Forrest and makes him a star, it sets him on an unbelievable path that will transform him from Vietnam hero to world-class Ping-Pong player, from wrestler to entrepreneur. With a voice all his own, Forrest is telling all in a madcap romp through three decades of American history. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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Rated 5 stars
Through The Eyes of a Dummy

Winston Groom depicts the adventures of a dim-witted country boy in his novel, "Forrest Gump." Groom writes the novel in a first person perspective, as if Forest is reminiscing on his past. He even uses the poor grammar and broken language of such a dense narrator. He recounts all of his life achievements and failures. He describes everything from his fame of being a football and wrestling star, to his struggles with the love...

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Far beyond the movie

This book was excellent to read. I laughed many times because of the exaggerated Gump actions and events. This book is far different than the movie and much better. Don't get me wrong, the movie was good but this has no comparison. If you thought Forrest was funny in the movie you will love this book. I consequently read this book in one day because I didn't want to stop laughing. If you want humor read this book.

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This is one of the best I have ever read.

"Let me say this: Bein a idiot is no box of chocolates." These are the opening lines of Forrest Gump. This is a great book in every aspect imaginable. From college football, to the Vietnam War, and even the game of Ping-Pong, this book has everything to offer. From the introduction of the book till the end, I was laughing. My favorite part of the book would have to be in the beginning when Forrest's father is mentioned...

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This Book Is Magnificent

I read "Forrest Gump" right after I saw the film. The film was great and I really enjoyed it calling it one of my favorites. I was surprised what happened in the book, though I did really love it. The book is a lot funnier than the movie but I think the movie was made very well. The only thing better about the movie was the ending. They bot are kind of downers but the movie's ending is better. The book was great! I laughed...

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