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Title Description
"AN OLD-FASHIONED, BIG-HEARTED NOVEL . . . with its epic yearning caught in the 19th century, somewhere between Trollope and Twain . . . The rich detail makes for vintage Irving."
--The Boston Sunday Globe
"The Cider House Rules is filled with people to love and to feel for. . . . The characters in John Irving's novel break all the rules, and yet they remain noble and free-spirited. Victims of tragedy, violence, and injustice, their lives seem more interesting and full of thought-provoking dilemmas than the lives of many real people."
--The Houston Post
"John Irving's sixth and best novel . . . He is among the very best storytellers at work today. At the base of Irving's own moral concerns is a rare and lasting regard for human kindness."
--The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Entertaining and affecting . . . John Irving is the most relentlessly inventive writer around. He proliferates colorful incidents and crotchets of character. . . . A truly astounding amount of artistry and ingenuity."
--The San Diego Union
From the Paperback edition.
Customer Reviews
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Reviewer: Anonymous | July 27, 2006 |
| This is my favorite book in the world. Has been since it was published 20 years ago. Do not even think of the book and the movie together, movie rates a 3, book 1000, book on tape [all 36 hours] 10,000 ! Two enthralling main characters, lyrical writing and based on riveting facts.Have read and listened to this book more than a dozen times, find myself wondering, "what are Homer and Dr. Larch doing today ! THE book I'd want on a desert island ! |
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Reviewer: Regina O'Hare (see other books I've reviewed) | May 5, 2004 |
| This is a beautifully written book, and the reader is perfect. This is one of the best books I have ever listened to. I'll miss not having all this characters in the the car with me.... |
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Reviewer: Christopher Brown (see other books I've reviewed) | January 30, 2004 |
John Irving's best work, and this is from a true Irving fan. The richness of the characters and the realism of the story kept me captivated throughout. I often have difficulty with Books on Tape; as I prefer reading, but I couldn't stop listening to this one. Grover Gardner does a wonderful job bringing the story to life. I was even surprised to see that I enjoyed it more than the movie, which was wonderful.
If you've tried other Irving books, I admit he's not for everyone. Give this one a try though. You won't be disappointed. |
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Reviewer: Sofia Arzhelik (see other books I've reviewed) | January 30, 2002 |
| Amazing! Great! You can't stop once you start listening to it. The reader is great as well. His voice and intonation keeps you busy throughout the whole book. And there are 18 tapes to listen. One of the best experiences I heard on tapes. |
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Reviewer: Berta Wright (see other books I've reviewed) | July 25, 2001 |
| Grover Gardner is an excellent reader for this book. He brought each character to life, and made them very real for me. His tone was most excellent! Books on Tape, Inc. could not have found a better reader for the Cider House Rules, which was a book I could not put down. This book was read at a very easy pace. I can hardly wait to hear Gardner narrate again. I simply loved him reading for Books on Tape, Inc.! |
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