Great, thoughtful

Amazing work of art. Will put it in my top ten and reread again.

This is one of the best books I have ever read. It grabbed me from the start. The characters came alive. The plot was interesting . The line kept you intrigued and involved. There was a bit of a lull but you get pulled back in with full force.

Am downloading it now to read again. I’m not good with words, so I can’t really describe what I loved about it, but I also saw the movie and would 12.10 watch again!

I hated when I finished it.

Hands down the most Dickensian novel of the modern era of American literature. Those on here squawking about it being a laborious read, would probably be better served by continuing their delving into “The Twilight Saga”.

John Irving does it again!

3.5 stars A Prayer for Owen Meany is a unique and fascinating literary fiction read. I had a difficult time rating this book, because, although I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and found it captivating, humorous, and thought-provoking, it is bloated. The author could have easily shaved off two hundred pages and made this book not only easier to read but more enjoyable as well. The story itself, however, is unique, multilayered, controversial, and just plain fascinating. Owen Meany is an adult who has been teased since childhood. He is barely five feet tall and weighs less than one hundred pounds. Although Owen’s voice is strangled and screechy, whenever he speaks, people listen. Owen Meany is brilliant, witty, outspoken, and rebellious. He is also kind, loving and selfless. Owen is an enigma. Although Owen and John were two very different people, they have been best friends for forever. Owen came from a poor and depressed home where both of his parents were mentally handicapped. John came from a fatherless but loving home, where he lived with his mother and grandmother. Often, imperfect people, are used by God, to influence and teach others, life lessons. Owen was such a person, and he knew what his purpose was. A Prayer For Owen Meany is a book that will grip your heart, trigger your anger, make you think, laugh out loud and cry. It’s a fascinating book that will leave an imprint on your heart.

I would like to read the book but it doesn't let me

I felt compelled to read this after reading all the reviews, and honestly I tried ... I am an avid reader and have read many of the classics but this was a brutal read. One interesting character cannot carry this book in this case. Too much "filler" and not enough substance..I can't drag myself back to read the end .. Feels like a forced read for school that I'll be tested on.