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Review title: If you're over 50, Owen Meany will make you cry
Product review: A Prayer for Owen Meany has been reviewed as a funny/ entertaining story. It is surely entertaining, but I found it heart wrenching. Owen and his best friend John, are characters so well drawn that you become part of their extended family. You cheer at Owen's triumphs, feel the injustice of what he suffers, and come to love him for the unique person he is. You must ultimately empathize with John, when as adults he and Owen spend Owen's last days remembering and talking about their past. Throughout the entire book, John's heartache is palpable. Ostensibly set in the 1980s, the real story flashes back to the late 50s and the Vietnam War period; those who were soldiers, peace agitators, or somewhere in between will recognize the feelings and some of the experiences of Johnny and Owen. Owen's immense spirituality and pragmatism are the crown jewels around which this story is crafted. I loved it, and it made me cry! Thank you John Irving.
