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It's taken me several years to get into this one: now I'm not sure why. It's long and the book starts slowly, although it's always very well-written. But the story (and the writing) pick up momentum as it goes along and by the last third I could hardly put it down. And the ending, although the reader is prepared for it, is riveting.
Owen Meany and Johnny Wheelright are childhood friends. This friendship not only survives but becomes even closer following a tragedy, which happens right at the begi ...more
Owen Meany and Johnny Wheelright are childhood friends. This friendship not only survives but becomes even closer following a tragedy, which happens right at the begi ...more
Excellent book. A must-read.
Such an interesting character and writing style. Thoroughly enjoyed. Did not enjoy other books by same author. This seems like a unique offering from Irving.
May 15, 2015
Maia Ciobanu
marked it as to-read
Mar 12, 2021
meowdeleine
marked it as to-read
