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by John Irving (Goodreads Author)

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What is this cider house in it when it about the orphans in a orphanage?

Elizabeth Asha Even I was waiting for it until it finally appeared in the apple farm... The rules in the cider house were always pinned on the wall but none of the i…moreEven I was waiting for it until it finally appeared in the apple farm... The rules in the cider house were always pinned on the wall but none of the inhabitants understood it since they could not read it. It is the same with the rules Dr. Larch and finally Homer follows. The rules set by life can sometimes never be followed.(less)

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Is this book easy to read? I mean is this book for everyone?

Mindylouhoo Definitely not for everyone. The language is harsh and the subject matter is dark. I haven't seen the movie, but they would have had to clean it up fo…moreDefinitely not for everyone. The language is harsh and the subject matter is dark. I haven't seen the movie, but they would have had to clean it up for pg-13.(less)

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Hey! I read this book about a year ago and I loved the story. I'm looking for a book of that kind. Any suggestions?

Laura The Amazing Adventures of Cavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon. It's a long and engrossing novel rich with details and character development. Chabon is…moreThe Amazing Adventures of Cavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon. It's a long and engrossing novel rich with details and character development. Chabon is a storyteller on par with Irving. (less)

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Will I enjoy this book if I didn't enjoy The Prayer of Owen Meany?

Wanda Cronauer Absolutely not. Irving’s works are deep and give you very harsh and complex conditions in life to contemplate and I believe Cider House is terribly sa…moreAbsolutely not. Irving’s works are deep and give you very harsh and complex conditions in life to contemplate and I believe Cider House is terribly sad, more so than Owen Meany, and I loved Owen Meany in a sad heartbreaking way.
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What does the title mean?

Dan A good ways into the book, the action moves to an apple orchard where migrant apple pickers stay during the harvest in a Cider House. The owners of th…moreA good ways into the book, the action moves to an apple orchard where migrant apple pickers stay during the harvest in a Cider House. The owners of the apple orchard post rules inside the cider house for the pickers every year. Hence, Cider House Rules.(less)

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is this book available in English?

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