beautifully written

"A Prayer for Owen Meany" is by far one of the most thought provoking pieces I have ever encountered. At times I scratched my head in confusion then found myself crying over the pain Johnny was feeling. The novel is controversial and profound. Just make sure someone you know is reading it along with you. During and after the novel, you will need someone to discuss it with!

Great John Irving book, Loved this one and enjoyed every page.

Beautiful and rewarding reading. Enjoyed it till the last page.

I apologize for the short review. I am not a sophisticated reader. I enjoyed this book. It is not clear that I enjoyed it for the correct reasons. The story line and the subtleties are still being sorted. But it was an epic story line that kept one wondering to the end. It is the kind of story that you will continue to ponder for some time.

I loved The Cider House Rules. A Prayer for Owen Meany is my fav. of all time. But I strongly disliked a Widow for One Year. I did not even finish it!

Wow!!!! Long book but work it! Great story!

Great book!

Three of my favourite books; A Prayer for Owen Meany being #1. Always enjoy John Irving's novels and I know I won't be disappointed.

Not just stories...an experience. Each book spans decades. The characyers are wonderfully developed and the endings tie the entire meaning together. John Irving wrote far ahead of his time and these books are a must read. A Prayer for Owen Meany was my first, and I was blown away at the end. These books are definite must reads for book lovers.

Read all of these. He's one of my favorite writers. Cider House Rules had an impact on me. Widow For a Year was sad in a quiet way.