Description
In the small town of Gravesend, New Hampshire, an eleven-year-old boy named Owen Meany believes he is an instrument of God after accidentally killing his best friend's mother with a foul ball. This pivotal event sets in motion a series of extraordinary and terrifying occurrences that shape Owen's life. Throughout his journey, Owen grapples with fate, divine intervention, and his own perceived destiny, evolving from a comic, self-deluded victim into the tragic hero of a grand, unfolding plan. John Irving masterfully weaves a tale of faith, loss, and the search for meaning, creating one of his most unforgettable and heartbreaking characters.
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mass_market
Black Swan
Published Jan 1, 1990
637 pages
ISBN: 9780552135399
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving.