The World According to Garp by John Irving

The World According to Garp

John Irving

21 hours first pub 1978 (view editions) user-added

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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate darkly comedic explorations of human vulnerability intertwined with sharp social commentary, finding resonance in the complexities of family dynamics and the absurdity of life's tragedies.

Description

40th anniversary edition.

Community Reviews

4.03
based on 13,399 reviews

Moods

funny: 73%

emotional: 69%

reflective: 54%

dark: 47%

sad: 38%

challenging: 25%

adventurous: 21%

inspiring: 15%

hopeful: 14%

lighthearted: 14%

tense: 11%

mysterious: 3%

relaxing: 3%

informative: 1%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
61% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

74% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

56% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

84% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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