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Loading... The Cider House Rulesby John Irving
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. I really enjoyed this chunky saga of Dr Wilbur Larch, orphanage founder and abortionist, and his favourite orphan, Homer Wells. It's a long book and sometimes a bit meandering, but manages to cover many issues in some depth, in particular abortion. But as well as that it is a good old read with memorable characters and interesting situations which I felt very involved with by the end of the book. (  ) Honto | Oct 25, 2009 |  One of my favorite's by Irving. And actually, the movie wasn't too bad! (  ) HoladayB | Oct 18, 2009 | Irving is a storyteller of the first order. He has intriguing characters, interesting plots, and what I think is a unique way of looking at the world. There is a lot of depth to his stories, and I wonder whether all his books can possibly be as good as this one, or the few others that I have read. He's such a prolific writer, I'm almost afraid to read all of them I don't want to ruin my own image of him! (  ) unlikelyaristotle | Aug 2, 2009 | Not as good as other books I have read by John Irving - started off well, but petered out a bit towards the middle/end bit. Also in the first bit there was a great deal of detailed life etc, but then later suddenly 15 years had passed - so this book was somewhat inconsistent. Enjoyable nonetheless. ( ) heidijane | Jul 20, 2009 | While this one started off a little slow for me, it was only a matter of time before Irving drew me into the world of Homer Wells. This was truly a large story into a world that is unknown to many. The obvious point of interest in this book is "abortion" and whether or not it is or isn't "God's work." He does a great service to the huge conversation of a controversial topic but allowing us to get so immersed into these characters rather than a generalization. While this is generally what is responded to in reviews, much can be said of a wonderful development of characters and really feeling an understanding of a setting, whether it be St. Cloud's or Ocean View. It's hard to think about moving on after spending so much time in these places, yet there is always another great story awaiting! ( ) jd234512 | Jun 17, 2009 | 
 For ''The Cider House Rules'' has greater force and integrity than either of its two immediate predecessors. It's funny and absorbing, and it makes clever use of the plot's seeming predictability.
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0345387651, Mass Market Paperback)"AN OLD-FASHIONED, BIG-HEARTED NOVEL . . . with its epic yearning caught in the 19th century, somewhere between Trollope and Twain . . . The rich detail makes for vintage Irving."--The Boston Sunday Globe "The Cider House Rules is filled with people to love and to feel for. . . . The characters in John Irving's novel break all the rules, and yet they remain noble and free-spirited. Victims of tragedy, violence, and injustice, their lives seem more interesting and full of thought-provoking dilemmas than the lives of many real people." --The Houston Post "John Irving's sixth and best novel . . . He is among the very best storytellers at work today. At the base of Irving's own moral concerns is a rare and lasting regard for human kindness." --The Philadelphia Inquirer "Entertaining and affecting . . . John Irving is the most relentlessly inventive writer around. He proliferates colorful incidents and crotchets of character. . . . A truly astounding amount of artistry and ingenuity." --The San Diego Union (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:02 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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