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Review title: I didn't expect to like it, but it became one of my favorite books...
Product review: When a friend recommended this book to me, I regarded it with skepticism. I had never been a fan of this kind of work before, but John Irving's style and exceptional skill with character development sucked me in, and before I knew it, I was laughing and crying right alongside the characters.The main character begins by telling about his life and his childhood, and his best friend Owen Meany... the book follows their lives while they grow up together, and eventually Owen Meany's "prophecy" comes true, but in a way that neither of them ever expected. This description doesn't come close to really relating how moving this story is, though.If you love mysteries... read this book.If you love stories with a spiritual bent (think Dean Koontz)... read this book.If you are a fan of Hemmingway or Kerouac... read this book.Irving ties together elements from all, and with enough skill that it WORKS.This is a joyful read; I highly recommend it.
