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A review by ettuladyblue
A Widow for One Year by John Irving
2.0
It's no Cider House Rules, but Irving's deep grasp of character (making them more than idiosyncrasies) shows his immense talent for modern fiction. However, that doesn't always leave a character one can like. (and yeah, Irving isn't great at women characters).
Not his most memorable effort, but it's a worthwhile read if you're looking for schmaltz tempered with dark comedy. To be honest though, I skimmed the last hundred pages or so, simply because I wanted to finish the book. I don't know if it had to be 500+ pages.
Not his most memorable effort, but it's a worthwhile read if you're looking for schmaltz tempered with dark comedy. To be honest though, I skimmed the last hundred pages or so, simply because I wanted to finish the book. I don't know if it had to be 500+ pages.