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does forrest say he and jenny go together likes peas and carrots in the book?

Ken Stampe Not only does he not describe his friendship with Jenny using the classic line from the film, his mother doesn't describe life like a box of chocolate…moreNot only does he not describe his friendship with Jenny using the classic line from the film, his mother doesn't describe life like a box of chocolates. The paper version of Forrest differs wildly from the cellulose version but is still an iconic figure.(less)

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Did the book come before the movie or after?

Eddie The book came before

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Is the book as sad as the movie?

Brandon The story is as sad as the movie. The book itself is not because the story elements and the plot are different and more expansive in the books than th…moreThe story is as sad as the movie. The book itself is not because the story elements and the plot are different and more expansive in the books than the movie.(less)

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how does the book differ from the movie???

Vulco1 Overall it's very different other than the tone and a few of the books events happen in the movie.

Forest in the novel has a much different body type t…moreOverall it's very different other than the tone and a few of the books events happen in the movie.

Forest in the novel has a much different body type than Tom Hanks. He has a lot more and very different adventures in the novel than the movie. His mom acts differently.

<spoiler>The book ends differently with Jenny raising her and Forests son.</spoiler>(less)

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Would this be considered historical fiction?

Brandon Sorta, like the movie there are many historical events depicted in the book. However in the book more liberties are taken as in Forrest can somewhat b…moreSorta, like the movie there are many historical events depicted in the book. However in the book more liberties are taken as in Forrest can somewhat be considered an unreliable narrator. While the novel version of Forrest tells you more of what he is thinking, he still only understands things on a level of a man who is brilliant in some areas and limited in others.(less)

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