Eleven-year-old Owen Meany, playing a Little League baseball game in New Hampshire in 1953, hits a foul ball and kills his best friend's mother. Owen does not believe in accidents and is convinced he is God's instrument. What happens to Owen after that is both extraordinary and terrifying.
Information
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780747519270
Publish year:
1994
Publish date:
Dec. 1, 1994
John Irving
John Irving is an American novelist known for his bestselling novel "The World According to Garp." His writing style is characterized by complex characters, dark humor, and intricate plots. Irving's key contribution to literature is his ability to explore themes of family, identity, and the human experience with profound insight and emotional depth.