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The 158 Pound Marriage
The 158 Pound Marriage
Author: John Irving
The darker vision and sexual ambiguities of this erotic, ironic tale about a m?nage a quatre in a New England university town foreshadow those of The World According to Garp; but this very trim and precise novel is a marked departure from the author's generally robust, boisterous style. Though Mr. Irving's cool eye spares none of his foursome, h...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780671822538
ISBN-10: 0671822535
Publication Date: 9/1/1978
Pages: 255
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  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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3.1 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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Helpful Score: 2
I first read this when I was in my early 20s. It made a deep impression in me. One of those books that will always be on my "most favorite books" list. After "The World According to Garp" ... this is my next John Irving favorite. The book is better than the movie. Of course!
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Helpful Score: 1
Funny, poignant, a man, his marriage, his affairs and his resolution.
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Helpful Score: 1
I love it. I love everything that Irving writes.
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This was my first Irving. Given to me by a friend...at first I was going to read it just because it had been suggested to me but the more I read the more I really liked it. The end was a bit of a downer for me but all in all I really liked it. I've read many negative reviews about this one.
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it was a long time ago, but I loved this book
greedyreader avatar reviewed The 158 Pound Marriage on + 22 more book reviews
although I'm a big fan of John Irving, I just couldn't keep with this book.
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I love reading all of John Irvings books, he has a delightful perspective on how his world works, they always make me laugh, and cry and feel like I am part of the story. Captivating.
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I purchased this book because I loved 'The World According to Garp' and 'A Prayer for Owen Meany' (both by the same author), but never got around to reading it.

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