A Widow for One Year Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)Are you looking to buy A Widow for One Year? Here is the right place to find the great deals. we can offer discounts of up to 90% on A Widow for One Year. Check out the link below:

>> Click Here to See Compare Prices and Get the Best Offers

A Widow for One Year ReviewI have read almost all of John Irving's novels and have been thoroughly entertained by all of them. This novel is no exception. It was over 500 pages long yet I was able to read it very quickly. Unlike some other readers, it kept my attention to the end. I agree with others, though, that it is no Owen Meany or Ciderhouse Rules. I thought Marion, Ted, and Eddie were wonderfully wrought, believeable, and interesting characters. However, I found the protagonist, Ruth, to be pretty superficial. The only understanding I had of her character was that she had wonderful, large breasts. (I may have liked the book even better if her breasts were not mentioned so frequently.) I thought her character was the most interesting at age four. Futhermore, I found it difficult to see what the point was to this novel. What kind of social commentary is he making? Big breasted women are superior? Tragedies really screw up families? Ruth's gradual understanding of her mother's reasons for leaving her seems obvious and forced. Although I have these criticisms, I do give the novel four stars for its entertainment value. The story line was creative and the foreshadowing actually helped me stay interested. It was a good read, although I would not consider it a great literary achievement.A Widow for One Year Overview

Want to learn more information about A Widow for One Year?

>> Click Here to See All Customer Reviews & Ratings Now