Certain novels are so captivating they’re well worth reading more than once. Such is the case with one of my favorite stories by one of my favorite authors, A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. Unforgettable characters and master storytelling have made Irving a literary icon and the tiny but mighty Owen Meany -- a young man with a dramatic vision of his own destiny – is certainly one of Irving's most original creations.
At the heart of Owen's coming-of-age story is an enduring friendship with narrator Johnny Wheelwright, a character based on John Irving himself. Growing up in Gravesend, New Hampshire during the transformative 1950s and 60s, the boys experience tragedies and triumphs in this humor-filled and heartbreaking story.
Enjoy the story for the first time or enjoy reading it again. It’s a book club favorite and modern classic that was loosely adapted into the 1998 film Simon Burch. A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of the many wonderful books available in eBook format from FCPL. Browse our digital catalog for more great titles you can enjoy from home. Online help is available at Ask A Librarian.
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