A Prayer for Owen Meany

by John Irving | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 9780345361790 Global Overview for this book
Registered by wingperryfranwing of Elk Grove, California USA on 2/13/2008
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Journal Entry 1 by wingperryfranwing from Elk Grove, California USA on Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Extra copy I picked up at a library sale. I read this book last year as part of a bookring. Excellent novel!! The novel is very profound -- touching on religion, politics, friendship, and fate. It took me some time to get through the book (it was long and sometimes tedious) and sometimes Irving’s style bothered me – he likes to jump around a lot – from Owen’s and Johnny’s childhood to the late 80’s and back. The OWEN character is unforgettable with his extraordinary perception and VOICE. The novel takes you on a rollercoaster of emotion from humor to moments of sadness. The Vietnam War and the politics of Reagan are also key to the novel (I wonder what Irving thinks of the current situation in Iraq ?!). Overall, I would highly recommend this book – it’s well worth the time investment to read. I have read a few other Irving novels including “The Cider House Rules” (which was wonderful) and “The Hotel New Hampshire” (which I thought was so-so). I’ll be reading more Irving in the future. See: This link for other comments on this great book.

No. 196 on the list of 1001 books you must read.

Journal Entry 2 by 1001-library from Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Thursday, February 14, 2008
Thank you again perryfran!

Journal Entry 3 by wingperryfranwing from Elk Grove, California USA on Monday, May 19, 2008
Owen Meany is traveling to Jaakko196 in Finland. Enjoy!

Journal Entry 4 by VariC from Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin Germany on Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Wow, this arrived already, fast work from postal services. Thanks, perryfran!

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