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A review by bridge_overbooked
The Cider House Rules by John Irving
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I’m not sure how to review this book; while I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the central theme of abortion and how it connected everything else in the story, the story was incredibly slow. It reads like the classics that you hated in high school and just needed to get through. Irving paints a vivid picture, but for some things the picture didn’t need to be that vivid…
"The Cider House Rules" follows the life of Homer Wells, an incredibly bright orphan who grows up under the care and teachings of Dr. Wilbur Larch. Homer struggles with his sense of identity and morality as he grapples with his mentor's views on abortion and his own desire to explore the world beyond the orphanage. The novel delves into complex themes such as love, sacrifice, and the nature of family, as Homer ultimately learns to make his own choices and define his own destiny. Through vivid storytelling and memorable characters, John Irving crafts a poignant narrative that challenges societal norms and explores the human condition.
"The Cider House Rules" follows the life of Homer Wells, an incredibly bright orphan who grows up under the care and teachings of Dr. Wilbur Larch. Homer struggles with his sense of identity and morality as he grapples with his mentor's views on abortion and his own desire to explore the world beyond the orphanage. The novel delves into complex themes such as love, sacrifice, and the nature of family, as Homer ultimately learns to make his own choices and define his own destiny. Through vivid storytelling and memorable characters, John Irving crafts a poignant narrative that challenges societal norms and explores the human condition.