tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post115952966975105966..comments2024-03-28T12:15:28.620-07:00Comments on Coastal Horizons... <i>books, beaches, and backroad adventures</i>: A Prayer for Owen MeanyLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1164464816727945062006-11-25T06:26:00.000-08:002006-11-25T06:26:00.000-08:00Framed, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the review. I...Framed, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the review. I think the first time I read the book, I was completely taken by all the humor. The second time I got more from the political side of the narrative, especially as it relates to our current situation in Iraq. I do need to try something else by Irving. I have A Cider House Rules that's been calling my name for a few years now.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1164261651787679342006-11-22T22:00:00.000-08:002006-11-22T22:00:00.000-08:00Les, I loved reading your review . That quote was...Les, I loved reading your review . That quote was another of my favorites but I had already posted so many on my review. I agree, this is a fantastic book on so many levels. I didn't even comment much on the humor. My favorite is the Volkswagon story. I read "Until I Find You" by Irving and it is a very odd book. The first half is so disturbing and graphic, but the second tied it all up. I'm never sure if I should recommend it or not. If you ever do read it, I'd be interested in your thoughts. But I definitely loved Owen.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1160235710252447812006-10-07T08:41:00.000-07:002006-10-07T08:41:00.000-07:00I've heard other readers say the same thing about ...I've heard other readers say the same thing about The Cider House Rules (how the movie was disappointing after reading the book). I'm glad I saw (and enjoyed) the movie. That must mean I'll LOVE the book, right? If you do read APFOM, don't both with the movie (Simon Birch). I have a feeling you'll be very disappointed. And if you watch it before reading the book, you'll have ruined a lot of the joy of discovery in your reading. Just my two cents.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1160183014400022482006-10-06T18:03:00.000-07:002006-10-06T18:03:00.000-07:00I haven't read this book but it sounds quite good....I haven't read this book but it sounds quite good.<BR/><BR/>I did read 'The Cider House Rules' after my MIL raved about it, and we were both really looking forward to the movie. We went to see it and were so disappointed! Perhaps if we hadn't read and loved the book, it would have been OK, but so much was different from the novel that it just ruined the whole experience.<BR/><BR/>Now, 'The World According to Garp' was a different story altogether, in that the film is very true to the book and I enjoyed both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1159732529523916202006-10-01T12:55:00.000-07:002006-10-01T12:55:00.000-07:00Booklogged, I seem to recall hearing that Irving d...Booklogged, I seem to recall hearing that Irving didn't approve of the adaptation of his book and thus, a different title for the movie. Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure this is correct. The movie leaves out the second half of the book, and as I recall, the ending wasn't the same as the book's finale. I'll be curious to hear how you like the book compared to Simon Birch.<BR/><BR/>Bellezza, yep. I've seen the movie and didn't care for it.I do know what you mean about Irving, though. I've tried some of his other books and they are quite odd, to say the least. Having said that, though, I still plan to read The Cider House Rules.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1159584209838865482006-09-29T19:43:00.000-07:002006-09-29T19:43:00.000-07:00I know many people who love this book. I've starte...I know many people who love this book. I've started it several time, but have been unable to ever finish a John Irving book. He's so weird to me! I did like the movie, which loosely follows this book: Simon Birch. Have you seen that?Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1159564483007605032006-09-29T14:14:00.000-07:002006-09-29T14:14:00.000-07:00Stephanie - That scene had me in hysterics, too. U...Stephanie - That scene had me in hysterics, too. Unfortunately, the movie adaptation (Simon Birch) was a big disappointment. I'm glad I watched it after reading the book. I know I wouldn't have bothered with the novel if I'd seen the movie first. Having said that, I haven't read The Cider House Rules, but I did see the movie and loved it (sorry Joy - guess I can't help you with your question). I can't wait to finally read the book. It's in my stacks.<BR/><BR/>Iliana - If it's been a long time since you've read it, you're in for a treat. I truly believe this is one of the great books that holds up well to a second reading.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1159564267630147222006-09-29T14:11:00.000-07:002006-09-29T14:11:00.000-07:00This is one of my daughter's favorite books and I ...This is one of my daughter's favorite books and I have it on my TBR list. I just need to get to it. I have watched the movie a couple times and absolutely loved it. For some reason the movie is titled, Simon Birch, instead of Owen Meany. Very nice review. Thank-you.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1159545596885660112006-09-29T08:59:00.000-07:002006-09-29T08:59:00.000-07:00I never read any by John Irving because I saw the ...I never read any by John Irving because I saw the movie CIDER HOUSE RULES and didn't care for it.<BR/><BR/>What are your thoughts?Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1159542277701963112006-09-29T08:04:00.000-07:002006-09-29T08:04:00.000-07:00That's a lovely passage. Owen Meany is one of my a...That's a lovely passage. Owen Meany is one of my all time favorite books. I should re-read this one day as it's been a long time and I've forgotten a lot of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22415234.post-1159532584534216812006-09-29T05:23:00.000-07:002006-09-29T05:23:00.000-07:00The whole Christmas pagent scene had me laughing o...The whole Christmas pagent scene had me laughing out loud when I read the book years ago. It still sits on the top shelf of my bookcase (where all my favorites are)! Glad you enjoyed it a second time around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com