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Book Review By sharonmurphy
A Prayer for Owen Meaney by John Irving

Owen Meaney is a powerful story which gives us a wonderful character, and shows us that whether we believe or not, what will be will be, and that there are forces beyond our comprehension at work in this world. It is a magical experience, and will challenge your faith in yourself and others.


Plot & Themes
Time/era of story - 1960's-1970's
Internal struggle/realization? Yes
Struggle over
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Gender - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - a kid
Has magical powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
Ethnicity/Nationality

Main Adversary
Identity: - society
Age: - long-lived adults
Eccentric/Smart/Dumb: Yes
Eccentric:

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 7 ()
United States Yes
The US: - Northeast
Water? Yes
Water: - swimming on - drowning
Small town? Yes
Small town people: - nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee

Writing Style
Sex in book? Yes
What kind of sex: - vague references only - descript of kissing - Boob talk!
Amount of dialog - significantly more dialog than descript
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