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Literary Fiction · Light

A kind man with a low IQ drifts through decades of American history

Forrest Gump

by Winston Groom

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1986Easy readFast pace

What it is about

Forrest Gump tells how he became a football star, a war hero, a shrimp boat captain and a witness to historic events. Groom’s 1986 novel is darker and more satirical than the film.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a light mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.

Themes: America · Innocence · Humour

Screen adaptation

Forrest Gump (1994)

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About the author

Winston Groom1 book on Tori Books

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