The World According to Garp – 4/5 Stars I am trying to figure out books from the late 1970s and early 1980s, because it’s like the first time that authors really wanted to dig into sexual politics in some ways that are interesting, definitely alarming, but also handled with a kind of lack of care, or certainly a different context. This book was a huge hit when it came out and won several awards. It’s generally very good, but there’s a weird weird weird scene […]
In the world according to Garp, we are all terminal cases.
The Granite Mouse
I don’t know how to properly express my love for this novel. Any review I give will pale in comparison to Irving’s opus and the only thing I can really say is that: if you haven’t read A Prayer for Owen Meany- you should and if you have read A Prayer for Owen Meany- then you should re-read it. I was first introduced to John Wheelwright and Owen Meany by my high school English teacher and I don’t think I properly appreciated it at the time. Who appreciates anything […]
The Cider House Rules
Have you ever read a book and were looking for how the title relates to the story? then when you found the connection you thought it was pointless and then wondered why you’re still reading the book? That’s pretty much my experience with The Cider House Rules. There’s an interesting story at the heart of this book but it gets lost in the mire of random character musings and odd plot spin-offs. We start with Homer Wells and how he can’t find a permanent adopted […]