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John Irving and Diane Podnar - A Prayer for Owen Meany: Curriculum Unit
48 reviews
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$7.99 to $10.17
Owen Meany, the dwarf son of a quarry worker in New Hampshire, accidentally kills his best friend's mother with a baseball when he hits it into the stands at a Little League game. Meany subsequently becomes a mystic who believes he is an instrument of God.
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48 Reviews from Epinions.com
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Pros: Where do i begin?
Cons: Simon Birch, Simon Birch & Oh yes, Simon Birch!!
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Pros: Lavish, rich, beautiful, horrifying, funny, completely convincing characters and compelling story
Cons: None (Wow!)
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There is nothing wrong and EVERYTHING right with this book. Shocking and sad, or insanely hilarious, it's impossible to put down. Simply put, the best book I've read in ages! Read More
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Pros: ...just about everything.
Cons: Minimal...see review.
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Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Read More
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Pros: An engaging read full of eccentric characters. Irving at his best.
Cons: Even though it's long, it's too darned short!
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One of John Irving's top two works. An engaging, entertaining read that will leave you wanting more. Read More
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Pros: Very well-written, fantastic characters
Cons: Simon Birch
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Pros: flawless story, lots of symbolism
Cons: none
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Pros: Powerful, insightful, strong character, involving plot
Cons: some relatively small structure problems
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Pros: wonderful writing, great, unforgettable characters
Cons: It was only 600 pages
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Pros: Sigh, just thinking of the book brings a sudden feeling of nostalgia...
Cons: Looks can be decieving, as the boring cover may throw you off.
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