A review by regamemnon
A Widow for One Year by John Irving

3.0

This was my first full-on Irving read since I half-read A Prayer for Owen Meany in AP English in high school. I enjoyed the book, it entertained me. It didn't knock me off my feet. Some parts annoyed me, such as the character of Hannah. I don't see how Ruth would remain friends with her. I am intrigued to read more Irving, but I am nervous I would get frustrated. He apparently uses a lot of the same themes/devices over and over again, which makes me wonder if it would be monotonous. I guess we'll find out.
It was a good read.