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The Fourth Hand
The Fourth Hand
Author: John Irving
Patrick Wallingford, a TV reporter, is good looking, successful, and a hit with women. On an assignment, his hand is bitten off by a lion, making him into an instant media celebrity. He meets a childless woman who offers him the hand of her dead husband if he will impregnate her. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001.
ISBN-13: 9780965197663
ISBN-10: 0965197662
Publication Date: 2001
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Publisher: Random House
Book Type: Paperback
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I loved this book! It was very different in a refreshing way! Just an unusual but intriguing story! Made me want to read more by John Irving!
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An interesting love story, about the world's first hand transplant and the woman who loves the hand, its giver, and its receiver.
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Typical John Irving, depth,with humor bordering on bizaar. In spite of their weirdness, characters become real and most were likable. It was an interesting, enjoyable read.


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