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Book Review of The Cider House Rules

The Cider House Rules
The Cider House Rules
Author: John Irving
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


It is much much better than the movie. They left out half the book. If you start reading this you will be up late at night reading and disappointed when you finish.
The main character is Homer Wells who grows up without socialization and family. His family per se is an orphanage. He is a lonely character and very passive, but very good hearted. While I don't like the abortions in here, it just shows a darker view of unwanted babies and maybe some insight into orphans and how they feel.
The ending was excellent. This book is very deep. It really gets you into their character, and I really did not want it to end. Melony was a very intriguing character. I wonder why the movie was so different. The book was much better. I like the love triangle also. It was a very complex story.