Sinister: Owen Meany

[Paige Rosella]

Let me put in my vote for A Prayer for Owen Meany...it is spectacular.  Not to mention it's the rare book that doesn't subreference his other works (i.e. the dancing bear motif, or the hotel motif...).  I just reread it over the holidays, and I was blown away all over again.  I grew up near where the book takes place, so it's extra special to me.  I like to think his books might make it into the Canon someday, but I know I'm dreaming.
Irving's other books are good, too - but this is his crowning achievement.

YOUR MOTHER HAS THE BEST BREASTS OF ALL THE MOTHERS,
PAIGE

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