A Prayer for Owen Meany
John Irving
658 pages
“I am doomed to remember a boy with a wrecked voice—not because of his voice, or because he was the smallest person I ever knew, or even because he was the instrument of my mother’s death, but because he was the reason I believe in God; I am a Christian because of Owen Meany.” In the summer of 1953, two eleven-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.
This book leaves a profound impact, evoking a deep sense of emptiness that lingers long after you've turned the last page.
The first half of this book is captivating and sets the stage for a profound exploration of faith and friendship.
It's quite a beautiful book that resonates deeply.
The unique portrayal of a small character whose words are emphasized like scripture makes this book intriguing, especially for those familiar with religious texts.