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A simply wonderful book, warm, tenderhearted...a great story

An engroosing story full of real life characters experiencing the tragedy, violence, and life dilemmas many of us can easily relate to.

A mature,old-fashioned, big-hearted novel, filled with people to love and to feel for. I think one of the characters, an obstetrician, was based on the authors own grandfather, who was also a doctor. The novel is a "much bigger" story than the movie by the same title.

All of his books are genius, this one is no exception

Heart breaking and gripping from beginning to end.

As always, Irving creates rich characters and intricate plots.

Loved this book! A wonderful story that loops back on itself and takes the reader in all kinds of fascinating directions. The quirky, lovable characters are typically Irving and the plot has that touch of "magical realism" that Irving so often weaves into the wonderful worlds that he creates. Imaginative and compassionate, provocative and compelling.

I read this in 1987, saw the movie, & just re-read the book this Spring. I think it's Irving at his best!!!!

John Irving does a great job with this story! It has many dimensions and great book club choice because of the discussion topics this could stimulate.

A classic. Book is in good condition except for the front cover slightly damaged and missing back cover. I guess that' because this is a book that will be read several times.