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Title: The Fourth Hand
Review: I read a lot, I mean a lot, a lot....and this is the first book I have ever wanted to give a review to....I mean I feel I have to give a review, I feel compelled......I'm disappointed and I expect that many fans of Irving are also disappointed. This book really misses the mark. Sure we know that not every book can be an Owen or a Garp.....but jeez, Irving should know better and so should his editor. When something falls this short it just shouldn't be released. Maybe it makes good business sense to releaes it but from an artistic perspective it goes against the grain.In trying to meet a deadline or a contractual agreement we are left with The Fourth Hand. In trying to be too clever we have only The Fourth Hand. A story that struggles to take meaningful shape but never does. A story that tries to shape interesting characters but never does.Oh, I'll keep reading Irving though because I know what truly great writing he is capable of.
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