A Prayer for Owen Meany: A Novel

This book got so tedious, I quit half way through. When I read the summary on Wikipedia to see what I "missed," I was glad I wasted no more time with it. "The Shot" idea was equally as lame as Shayamalans "Swing Away" concept. I just can't digest this type of contrivance. I previously finished and liked "Garp" better, but not enough to read another Irving novel after this. Sometimes I feel I'm reading great writing, but the feeling comes and goes. This is all just my insignificant opinion, of course: Who am I to judge great writing?

3.5 stars A Prayer for Owen Meany is a unique and fascinating literary fiction read. I had a difficult time rating this book, because, although I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and found it captivating, humorous, and thought-provoking, it is bloated. The author could have easily shaved off two hundred pages and made this book not only easier to read but more enjoyable as well. The story itself, however, is unique, multilayered, controversial, and just plain fascinating. Owen Meany is an adult who has been teased since childhood. He is barely five feet tall and weighs less than one hundred pounds. Although Owen’s voice is strangled and screechy, whenever he speaks, people listen. Owen Meany is brilliant, witty, outspoken, and rebellious. He is also kind, loving and selfless. Owen is an enigma. Although Owen and John were two very different people, they have been best friends for forever. Owen came from a poor and depressed home where both of his parents were mentally handicapped. John came from a fatherless but loving home, where he lived with his mother and grandmother. Often, imperfect people, are used by God, to influence and teach others, life lessons. Owen was such a person, and he knew what his purpose was. A Prayer For Owen Meany is a book that will grip your heart, trigger your anger, make you think, laugh out loud and cry. It’s a fascinating book that will leave an imprint on your heart.

Claims to be a Christain book, that's a joke. Stopped reading before 3rd chapter. Tried to overlook the bad language but when he used the Lord's name in vain I could go no further. It was also incredibly slow and boring.wish I could get my money back on this one, and that's a first.