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Literary Fiction · WarmA son tries to understand his father’s tall tales
Big Fish
See it on Amazon1998Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Edward Bloom tells his son tales that are hard to believe, and the son tries to learn the truth before he dies. Wallace’s 1998 novel is a warm fable.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Fathers · Storytelling · Alabama
Screen adaptation
Big Fish (2003)
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About the author
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