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Review title: Owen Meany: A Dramatic Tale of a Second Prince of Peace
Product review: I enjoyed John Irving's novel for the most part. Some parts of the story seemed unbelievable, but, on the whole, it was a touching book. One thing that really stood out for me was the religious references throughout the story. I found this aspect of the book very thought-provoking. For example, Owen Meany's idea that Jesus Christ was "used" is a whole new idea about the Easter story for me. Also, the very idea that Owen Meany was a "virgin birth", a second Christ child, is particularly intriguing to me. One aspect of the book that I have mixed feelings about is the way the book was written. It jumped all over time, sometimes before finishing an important part. For example, we were told about Owen Meany's funeral before we were told about his death. At times this technique was frustrating, but I think mostly it added dramatic effect. Overall, I thought this was a pretty good book. I thought it was well-written and very creative. Four stars!
