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ISBN-13
9780552993692
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ISBN
9780552993692
Publication Year
1990
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Book Title
A Prayer for Owen Meany: a 'genius' Modern American Classic
Item Height
198 mm
Author
John Irving
Publisher
Transworld LTD
Topic
Books
Item Weight
509 g
Item Width
127 mm
Number of Pages
720 Pages

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A masterpiece from one of the great contemporary American writers. 'A work of genius' Independent 'Marvellously funny . . . What better entertainment is there than a serious book which makes you laugh?' Spectator 'If you care about something you have to protect it. If you're lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.' Summer, 1953. In the small town of Gravesend, New Hampshire, eleven-year-old John Wheelwright and his best friend Owen Meany are playing in a Little League baseball game. When Owen hits a foul ball which kills John's mother, their lives are changed in an instant. It is dismissed as a tragic accident but Owen disagrees. He believes that he is God's instrument, put on Earth for a higher purpose. And as the boys come into adulthood to the background of the Vietnam War, a series of remarkable events show that perhaps Owen's divine plan was not imagined after all. Discover the funny yet poignant classic by the bestselling author of The World According to Garp. 'So extraordinary, so original, and so enriching' Stephen King, The Washington Post 'May justly join the classic American list' Anthony Burgess, Observer

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Transworld LTD
ISBN-13
9780552993692
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Publication Year
1990
Topic
Books
Book Title
A Prayer for Owen Meany: a 'genius' Modern American Classic
Number of Pages
720 Pages
Language
English
Author
John Irving
Format
Paperback

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Item Height
198 mm
Item Weight
509 g
Item Width
127 mm

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John Irving

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  • by robertlob
    26 Jan, 2017

    Rivetting and entertaining.

    I heard this book mentioned on a BBC Book programme and I was intrigued. I bought a copy. It was almost unputdownable. It caught a wide range of emotions. It's quite a long book and can be taken in chunks. Very highly recommended. Any more details will spoil it for the reader of this review.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: monster_bookshop

  • by chrisparry_03
    07 Apr, 2021

    Brilliant

    The best book ever. Have bought this one as the other one I have is somewhat worn. I love John who tells the story and also Owen Meany. These characters stay with you long after the book has been read. My favourite book of all. A beautiful story both funny and sad, full of wonderful characters. I particularly liked John's Grandma's kindness to Owen.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: pbshop.store

  • by ashhar-10ip8i
    02 Sep, 2020

    Carefully crafted

    Long time since I read John Irving. Very descriptive and not exactly quick-paced. More a book to savour.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: worldofbooks08

  • by annefurban
    12 Jan, 2023

    Definitely one to read in 2023

    it is a great story and a good read....

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: baham_books

  • by alisosivyou_0
    18 Feb, 2024

    great book

    on my must reads list

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: cmedia_group

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