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A Prayer for Owen Meany
A Prayer for Owen Meany
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Nov 07, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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My husband and I read this book together and absolutely loved it. A wonderful book. I'm thinking about reading it again. ...more
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Oct 31, 2012 rated it it was amazing
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I read this book for the first time many years ago and recently decided to pick it up again. It is just as good as I remember it being. I'm fascinated by the story and the characters. I also enjoy the way Irving weaves in political and historical events from the '60s, '70s and '80s, all revealed through the words and various perspectives of his characters. Much of his commentary is spot on and still relevant today.

I don't usually think of movies when I'm reading a book, but for some reason this ...more
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