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Liked It3 of 3 members found this review helpful “The first section of this novel, “Summer 1958,” is John Irving’s best work. It’s mature, unpredictable, compassionate, sweet and sour, with lovely, elegiac prose. Alas, things spiral very much out of control. But oh, that Summer of ’58…..!” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “The story is all over the place and is bloated with boring details that take away from the story... it is everything I can do to finish it.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The story is all over the place and is bloated with boring details that take away from the story... it is everything I can do to finish it.”
freebyrd wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Entertaining to read but a little too graphic.”
Ms. R wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of Irving's better efforts. He takes us into the mind of the novelist in terms of what motivates plot and character.”
Jerry B wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another disturbing book that I love.”
Robyn S wrote this review Thursday, November 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Absolutely loved it”
Emily A wrote this review Thursday, November 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Well written, full of good depictions of the work of a writer... but somewhat loose as far as the plot is concerned. Ruth is a great character but she is not enough to hold everything on her shoulders.”
Lady of Orcival wrote this review Thursday, November 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Almost like several books within a book. Too much time spent giving lots of background for minor characters. But a great book none-the-less.”
Jill I wrote this review Sunday, October 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“The first portion of the novel was far more gripping than the second half. ”
Jordan S wrote this review Friday, September 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm a huge John Irving fan but this one stands out from the rest. It has some of the usual silliness of Irving's writing but this one is much more relatable and the plot comes full circle in the end and leaves you feeling really satisfied that this is a beautiful and remarkable piece of writing.”
Catahoula Kelpie wrote this review Wednesday, September 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
