Forrest Gump
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Narrated by:
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Mark Hammer
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By:
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Winston Groom
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"Bein' a idiot is no box of chocolates," but "at least I ain't led no hum-drum life," says Forrest Gump, the lovable, surprisingly savvy hero of this wonderful comic tale. When the University of Alabama's football team drafts Forrest and makes him a star, that's only the beginning! He flunks out - and goes on to be a Vietnam war hero, a world-class Ping-Pong player, a wrestler, and a business tycoon. He compares battle scars with Lyndon Johnson, discovers the truth about Richard Nixon, and suffers the ups and downs of true love. Now, Forrest Gump's telling all - in a madcap, screwball romp through three decades of the American landscape. It's Gump's amazing travels...and you've got to hear them to believe them.
©1996 Winston Groom (P)2011 Simon & SchusterListeners also enjoyed...
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- sarah Tustin
- 06-12-24
surprisingly racist
the language in the book certainly caught me by suprise, I chose it because I enjoyed the film and was definitely not expecting that, but it is of its time and helps to tell the tale.
Give it a chance and don't listen if easily offended
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- "ayates34"
- 04-04-24
Very difficult to review, it's a very different storyline, but it the same pace of the film so more happens as it 4x longer.
The concept of it being told by an 'idiot' is great but somehow lends itself better to a film than a book. I have to say the film is better as a film than this is as a book. The film is of course excellent and this book is also very good. Id recommend. The book is told at the same pace as the film so forest gets up to alot more in the book, the storyline is only 5% similar I reckon. Trouble is it gets abit far fetched and kinda silly in places. Still very good, even abit of a tear jerker
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- Mrs. Mary Y. Berry
- 16-11-22
Better than the film
I was watching a book review and someone said. Listen it’s so good .
So I did … it’s absolutely amazing and nothing like the film. So much more in it
The narrator was brilliant .. I didn’t want it to end. I enjoyed every minute if it. Laughing at some parts.
just give it a listen. I am so,glad I did.
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- Lewis
- 08-05-24
Fantastic alternative storyline to the film we all know!
Fantastic narration, great adventure book of Forrest Gump and what he gets up to! The storey does differ from the movie, which is a great thing as some much more happens and you’ll be hooked. Definitely give this audio book a go! You won’t regret it :)
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- Christopher maskell
- 05-12-22
fantastic book
Absolutely loved this book. Far better than the film and it was told really well by Mark Hammer. Its surprising how much they left out of the film. I will highly recommend this to anybody.
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- Cath Romney
- 25-07-22
Brilliant
So heart warming feel good book. Wish I had the mind of Forrest. Loved it.
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- longy
- 15-08-22
Only an idiot
Very different from the film , but still on the same lines. Superb narrative.
Enjoyable read
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- Martin D.
- 13-09-22
Not the film - just different
This is a great film so I thought I'd try the book.
It was a good book. The film it is not - some considerable differences. The basis of the story is vaguely similar.
Astronaut, wrestler, chess player and actor ..... and ran for the senate. Bubba is in it as is Lt Dan. Though not quite the same way.
The book I feel is better as a story. Will listen to it again sometime.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-10-22
fantastic
this is another book that I wish I'd read before the film
awesome story
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- Alexander M.
- 08-09-22
Hugely entertaining
It got a bit surreal at times like I was expecting Forest to wake up from a acid trip any moment. Despite that it’s one of the most enjoyable listens Ive experienced on audible so far.
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