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A Prayer for Owen Meany
About this book
Owen Meany, the only child of a New Hampshire granite quarrier, believes he is God's instrument; he is. This is John Irving's most comic novel, yet Owen Meany is Mr. Irving's most heartbreaking character. "Roomy, intelligent, exhilarating and darkly comic...Dickensian in scope...Quite stunning, and very ambitious."--Los Angeles Times Book Review "A lavish meditation on predestination, faith and the unrealized forces that shape one's days."--San Francisco Chronicle "John Irving is an abundantly and even joyfully talented storyteller."--The New York Times Book Review "Vintage Irving...A boisterous cast, a spirited story."--Time "Riveting...Owen Meany, drawn in bold strokes, burns in the mind's eye--vivid, alive, beloved--long after the turning of the final page."--UPI
Book Details
| ISBN13 | 9780345361790 |
|---|---|
| ISBN10 | 0345361792 |
| Series/Work | OL14858723W View on OpenLibrary |
| Publisher | Ballantine Books |
| Pages | 617 |
| Language | EN |
| Created At | January 30, 2025 |
| Updated At | April 18, 2025 |
| Last OL update | January 18, 2025 |