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A Prayer For Owen Meany
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A Prayer For Owen Meany is a thought-provoking novel by bestselling author John Irving. This 720-page paperback edition is a brilliant exploration of faith, friendship, and fate set against the backdrop of a small New England town in the 1950s. The story follows John Wheelwright and his best friend Owen Meany, whose lives are forever altered by a tragic accident during a Little League baseball game. Owen believes he is destined for a higher purpose, leading readers on a journey that intertwines humor and deep philosophical questions about the nature of existence and divinity.
This literary masterpiece, regarded as one of Irving's finest works, is laced with dark humor and profound insights. The novel touches on themes relevant to the Vietnam War and the search for meaning in an often chaotic world. A Prayer For Owen Meany has received acclaim from major publications, being praised as 'marvelously funny' and 'a work of genius.' Fans of classic American literature will find this book an enriching reading experience that leaves a lasting impact.
Perfect for book clubs, literature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to dive deep into a narrative that's both entertaining and thought-provoking, A Prayer For Owen Meany is a must-read that stands the test of time. Don’t miss the chance to add this iconic tome to your library, explore its twists, and discover why it has secured its place in literary history.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552993692
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1999
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 720
Description:
'A work of genius' Independent
'Marvellously funny . . . What better entertainment is there than a serious book which makes you laugh?' Spectator
'If you care about something you have to protect it. If you're lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.'
Summer, 1953. In the small town of Gravesend, New Hampshire, eleven-year-old John Wheelwright and his best friend Owen Meany are playing in a Little League baseball game. When Owen hits a foul ball which kills John's mother, their lives are changed in an instant.
It is dismissed as a tragic accident but Owen disagrees. He believes that he is God's instrument, put on Earth for a higher purpose. And as the boys come into adulthood to the background of the Vietnam War, a series of remarkable events show that perhaps Owen's divine plan was not imagined after all.
Discover the funny yet poignant classic by the bestselling author of The World According to Garp.
'So extraordinary, so original, and so enriching' Stephen King, The Washington Post
'May justly join the classic American list' Anthony Burgess, Observer
This literary masterpiece, regarded as one of Irving's finest works, is laced with dark humor and profound insights. The novel touches on themes relevant to the Vietnam War and the search for meaning in an often chaotic world. A Prayer For Owen Meany has received acclaim from major publications, being praised as 'marvelously funny' and 'a work of genius.' Fans of classic American literature will find this book an enriching reading experience that leaves a lasting impact.
Perfect for book clubs, literature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to dive deep into a narrative that's both entertaining and thought-provoking, A Prayer For Owen Meany is a must-read that stands the test of time. Don’t miss the chance to add this iconic tome to your library, explore its twists, and discover why it has secured its place in literary history.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552993692
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 1999
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 720
Description:
'A work of genius' Independent
'Marvellously funny . . . What better entertainment is there than a serious book which makes you laugh?' Spectator
'If you care about something you have to protect it. If you're lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it.'
Summer, 1953. In the small town of Gravesend, New Hampshire, eleven-year-old John Wheelwright and his best friend Owen Meany are playing in a Little League baseball game. When Owen hits a foul ball which kills John's mother, their lives are changed in an instant.
It is dismissed as a tragic accident but Owen disagrees. He believes that he is God's instrument, put on Earth for a higher purpose. And as the boys come into adulthood to the background of the Vietnam War, a series of remarkable events show that perhaps Owen's divine plan was not imagined after all.
Discover the funny yet poignant classic by the bestselling author of The World According to Garp.
'So extraordinary, so original, and so enriching' Stephen King, The Washington Post
'May justly join the classic American list' Anthony Burgess, Observer
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