John Irving’s masterpiece, in which he has created an awe-inspiring character of Owen Meany, a funny little guy with a big heart and a brave soul. A tale of faith, love and life.
Vivid chapters capture the South Carolinian summer, and the sweet and bitter realities of life, love and family. A great read for women, young and old!
The novel highlights the spirit of a strong woman and the life in Africa. Hilarious passages highlight issues such as gender relations, respect for elders and the importance of a leading balanced life.
The brilliance of this book emerges not from the superficial story of a hermaphrodite but from the context - historical, scientific, psychological, political, geographical - of Cal's birth and subsequent rebirth.
It is a well-told powerfully story of devotion, loyalty, betrayal and redemption between two boys; one is the son of a wealthy Afghan businessman, and the other is the son of a poor servant.
