A tiny boy with a strange voice believes he is an instrument of God
What it is about
John Wheelwright looks back on his childhood in a New Hampshire town and on his best friend, Owen Meany. Owen is small, speaks in a high, rasping voice and is convinced he has a purpose. A freak accident at a baseball game binds the two of them and shapes the rest of their lives.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like big, quirky American novels about friendship and faith.
What you will get
A long, rich novel with unforgettable characters. It rewards readers who like to settle in.
A Prayer for Owen Meany Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Literary Fiction · Faith · Friendship · Fate
Length
617 pages · ≈ 18 h
More about this book
Characters
John Wheelwright and Owen Meany.
Setting
A New Hampshire town, from the 1950s to the 1980s.
What makes it different
Owen’s dialogue is printed in capital letters, so you can ‘hear’ his voice.
Feel
Funny, strange and deeply moving.
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