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A Prayer for Owen Meany
Author: John Irving

Book Information
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780345417978 - ISBN-10: 0345417976
Pages: 560


Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Hardcover

Book Description:
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.

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Please Rate these Book Reviews

Christine W. wrote on 10/10/2009...


Definately four star. I really enjoyed this book. I cared a lot about the characters and wanted to know what would happen to them, right to the end. It has a lot of humorous parts, but it tugs at your hear too. I recommend it.

Krista G. wrote on 9/28/2009...


The book was pretty good, but it was very long!

Susan F. wrote on 4/9/2009...


this is a great book. It is a bit odd and maybe hard to get to like at first, but it is really worth it.

Very funny and well written.

Melissa R. (Artemis-Mama) wrote on 3/31/2007...


Moving, vibrant novel ... a must read!

Nancy M. (imnellen) wrote on 1/27/2007...


This book is one that will leave you thinking. I really enjoyed it.

D. A. (wandasue) wrote on 1/10/2007...


This book was one of our neighborhood Book Club selections, and we all enjoyed it. This book inspired the movie "Simon Birch".
Really, really good.

Carol I. (carolscanvas) wrote on 12/30/2006...


This is brand new because I got it as a gift-- but I've already read it!! It's a classic...

Irina D. (peapod) wrote on 8/4/2006...


Owen Meany, the only child of a New Hampshire granite quarrier, believes he is God's instrument. He is.

Bonnie R. wrote on 5/22/2006...


excellent!

Loretta D. (booklover4life) wrote on 4/15/2006...


I love John Irving but this is one of his greatest books. The tale spans from childhood to adulthood, its a moving story with plenty of humor.


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