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Literary Fiction· United States

A Prayer for Owen Meany

by John Irving
Aggregate Editorial Score42/100
BBC Big Read
Published 1989544 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1989, A Prayer for Owen Meany established John Irving as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. John Wheelwright's extraordinary friendship with the tiny, peculiar Owen Meany—who believes he is God's instrument and knows the date of his own death—defines both their lives in Irving's richest and most beloved novel. A meditation on faith, friendship, and the strange ways God works. Themes of faith, friendship, destiny run through the work. The book has received recognition from BBC Big Read 1989.

Book Details

AuthorJohn Irving
Published1989
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages544
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780345361349
Editorial Score42/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

BBC Big Read
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198918
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Prayer for Owen Meany about?

John Wheelwright's extraordinary friendship with the tiny, peculiar Owen Meany—who believes he is God's instrument and knows the date of his own death—defines both their lives in Irving's richest and most beloved novel. A meditation on faith, friendship, and the strange ways God works.

Who wrote A Prayer for Owen Meany?

A Prayer for Owen Meany was written by John Irving, from United States. First published in 1989.

What awards has A Prayer for Owen Meany won?

A Prayer for Owen Meany has received the following awards and honours: BBC Big Read 1989.

Is A Prayer for Owen Meany worth reading?

A Prayer for Owen Meany is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 18/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in faith, friendship, destiny.

Where can I buy A Prayer for Owen Meany?

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What category is A Prayer for Owen Meany?

A Prayer for Owen Meany is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is A Prayer for Owen Meany from?

A Prayer for Owen Meany originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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