John Irving

Lalaith · 06-06-2003, 03:15 PM

Hey!
I'm almost through with Owen Meany. I have to say I love that book.
Like all other John Irving books I have read yet. He is such a brilliant writer (my favourite, after Tolkien).
Has somebody in here read some of his books? Did you like them?

Baby-K · 06-09-2003, 02:55 AM

A Prayer for Owen Meany & The World According to Garp both feature on my Top 20 list of favourite books. I loved Owen Meany the most (can't you just picture his little voice in yer head?)

I must say I wasn't very impressed with Setting Free the Bears or The Watermethod Man. Both lacked the depth and 'oomph' that Owen Meany & Garp had.

06-06-2003, 03:15 PM	#1
Lalaith The Elvish Temptress Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 3,055	John Irving Hey! I'm almost through with Owen Meany. I have to say I love that book. Like all other John Irving books I have read yet. He is such a brilliant writer (my favourite, after Tolkien). Has somebody in here read some of his books? Did you like them? __________________ What I am and what I would are as secret as maidenhead.

06-09-2003, 02:55 AM	#2
Baby-K Corruptor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Jozi SA Posts: 1,885	A Prayer for Owen Meany & The World According to Garp both feature on my Top 20 list of favourite books. I loved Owen Meany the most (can't you just picture his little voice in yer head?) I must say I wasn't very impressed with Setting Free the Bears or The Watermethod Man. Both lacked the depth and 'oomph' that Owen Meany & Garp had. __________________ Don't wet yourself with excitement.

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