Forrest Gump

Los Angeles Times Part Candide, part Huck Finn and a whole lot of Andy Griffith, [Gump] makes his case in a voice all his own.

George Plimpton A wacky and funny nuthouse of a book.

New Woman Broad satire with serious resonances...Gump's adventures are both hilarious and bawdy....This picaresque tale will set you guffawing.

Pittsburgh Press A Huckleberry Finn­type odyssey, complete with the humor-tempered irony and insight of Mark Twain. A rollicking satire, milking laughs from our sacred cows...As much fun as a box of chocolates, but far less fattening.

Ocala Star-Banner A most gentle spirit, Forrest Gump should enter the annals of fiction as a great American hero.

Anniston Star Zany, tongue-in-cheek, affectionate and wise.

Tom McGuane A delectable and unsparing comic treat.