This was my second time reading this book, which I've always said is the best book I've ever read. I hadn't read the book in ten years, so a lot of the details were pretty fuzzy.
This book is the story of the life of Owen Meany, a strange little child with a strange voice who never seemed to grow. Owen Meany is a strong character who never hesitates to make a decision or put himself in the spotlight despite the strangeness of his person. The narrator is John Wheelright, Owen's best friend. John is the antithesis of Owen. Where Owen is poor, John is rich. Where Owen is center-stage, John sits to the sidelines. It's almost as if John watches his life happening from above. For this reason, he is the perfect person to narrate this story.
John Irving, the author, is my favorite author of all time. He has a way of describing the tiniest of events or characters in a way that interests the reader rather than boring him/her to death. In this book, the story meanders between time periods...but I never got lost. Such a great book.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone. It is an interesting story, for those who aren't too interested in the deeper themes that permeate the novel. A long read, yes...but well worth it!
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