Title: rather boring
Review: I really don't understand why all of the other readers gave this book such high ratings. This was the first John Irving book that I have ever read, and I was extremely disappointed. I could not even finish reading it, I got halfway through, only to find myself struggling to complete each chapter. The first half of the book was interesting - I enjoyed Homer's experiences at the orphanage, but once he left, the "spark" was gone, and I found the remainder of the book to be nothing but dull and monotonous. I certainly hope this book is not exemplary of Irving's best writings. Although his writing style shows talent, the plot of this novel does not.
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