Reviews

The Cider House Rules by John Irving

casspro's review against another edition

3.0

I think I only read about half of this novel, but what I remember was enjoyable. Irving has a way of tugging at your heartstrings and what better way to do so then to mix a kindly older doctor with a bad drug problem, a loveable orphan, and a abortion clinic?

traceyyoung's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

kit_lol's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

smoacs's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

amymere's review

dark funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

corprew's review against another edition

2.0

The further we get from the late 70s/early 80s, the less relevant John Irving appears. Very much a book of its time.

nigelbrown's review against another edition

5.0

I bet this ruffles a few feathers down in Florida… Good.

ettuladyblue's review against another edition

4.0

I thought this book was really fantastic. Started rather slow, and it's not the typical schmaltzy story about an orphanage that you might expect (although it can be, which is more than allowable). Great descriptions of things I've never given myself cause to think about (such as the finer details of Larch's profession). Overall, a very good read, although the multitude of subplots, though very rewarding, can often make you feel bogged down.

aquint's review against another edition

3.0

So much was left out of the movie!

leahbargnesi's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0