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Book Review of The Fourth Hand

The Fourth Hand
The Fourth Hand
Author: John Irving
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Funny, tender and thought-provoking. A NY journalist inadvertently become his own headline when his left hand is eaten by a lion. After having the nation's first hand transplant, the reporter discovers that perhaps the hand has a mind of its own. I enjoyed this book thoroughly!