A Prayer for Owen Meany
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Earphones Award Winner (AudioFile Magazine)
Of all of John Irving’s books, this is the one that lends itself best to audio. In print, Owen Meany’s dialogue is set in capital letters; for this production, Irving himself selected Joe Barrett to deliver Meany’s difficult voice as intended.
In the summer of 1953, two 11-year-old boys – best friends – are playing in a Little League baseball game in Gravesend, New Hampshire. One of the boys hits a foul ball that kills the other boy’s mother. The boy who hits the ball doesn’t believe in accidents; Owen Meany believes he is God’s instrument. What happens to Owen after that 1953 foul ball is extraordinary and terrifying.
As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of John Irving’s book, you’ll also get an exclusive Jim Atlas interview that begins when the audiobook ends.
Customers say
Customers find the book easy to read and enjoy the writing. They find the characters memorable and enjoyable. The story is emotional and thought-provoking, with a deep sense of spirituality and faith. Many readers describe the humor as laugh-out-loud funny and entertaining. However, some feel the book is too long, filled with overly detailed descriptions.
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