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Better Titled Sexual Musings Across 38 Years
by momofmichael, Mar 31, 2011
Pros: Unique style, interesting characters that engage you to see what happens
Cons: Lots of adult scenes could make some readers uncomfortable
The Bottom Line: I suppose everyone should read at least one Irving novel in their lifetime
Review: I wish I had known what was in this book! This book has been on my shelf for close to ten year ...
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Irving's Book Of Ruth (Ed Grover WO)
by pmills1210, Sep 29, 2005
Pros: Another detailed and compelling novel from Irving
Cons: Somewhat tedious; similar in structure to "The World According To Garp"
The Bottom Line: In appreciation of Ed Grover: thanks for all the experiences you have shared with Epinions.
Review: Ruth Cole may be a child of the fifties, but her parents bear no resemblance to Ward and June Cleave ...
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Widow for One Year
by altecocker, Feb 19, 2005
Pros: It's a John Irving novel.
Cons: It's one cut below his best, but what isn't? Drags a little in the middle.
The Bottom Line: Good, entertaining novel with the sophisticated writing you would expect from John Irving. Engrossing as escapist literature. Funny, satisfying and admirable in style.
Review: Before the following comments are misinterpreted, let me put them in personal context. I think John ...
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True to fashion, John Irving delivers!
by ally_girl, Mar 26, 2002
Pros: As always, fascinating writing by John Irving!
Cons: Can't think of one!
The Bottom Line: I just love John Irving's writing style and the different places he takes us in his novels. He is a must read author for me!
Review: I am a fan of John Irving and I have to say that this book is one of his best. Typically John Irvin ...
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Authors, authors everywhere...
by martytdx, Feb 10, 2002
Pros: Well-written characters as per John Irving's usual.
Cons: Not as engaging as some of his novels
The Bottom Line: Irving's story of a warped American 'family' of writers told over 3 generations is entertaining, although not his best work to date.
Review: About a year ago, I picked up the new John Irving book in paperback - A Widow for One Year. Being Jo ...
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A reader for one week
by daisygirl9, Apr 4, 2001
Pros: Intriguing characters, detailed storytelling, awesome callbacks
Cons: Drones on a bit toward the end
The Bottom Line: Excellent characters - nicely paced plot. Great read!
Review: True Irving tale. If you read Garp and loved it - you will enjoy this book as well. There are many ...
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It was just an 'okay' read
by dllenzie, Feb 3, 2001
Pros: Interesting enough to keep your attention; cynical humor; characters are real
Cons: tedius at times; predictable
The Bottom Line: Don't spend the money to buy it used. Borrow it or buy it used.
Review: A friend of mine recommended this book to me so I searched high and low and couldn't find it in any ...
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I really tried to love A Widow for One Year . . .
by niccy6, Oct 27, 2000
Pros: wonderful prose, well developed characters
Cons: I don't buy a word of it.
Review: The entire time I was reading this book, I questioned myself over and over-"why do you like thi ...
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Eh..
by girl71, Aug 11, 2000
Pros: It's John Irving - you can't go TOO wrong
Cons: I expect better
Review: It's distressing to be less than enthusiastic about a John Irving novel. This is the man who wrote ...
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Charming Widow
by LaurenElkin, Aug 9, 2000
Pros: see review
Cons: occasional digressions into unnecessary subplots
Review: John Irving has a tendency to overcharacterize his novels, which sometimes turns them into little ...
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