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The Cider House Rules: A Novel
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Product Description
First published in 1985, The Cider House Rules is John Irving's sixth novel. Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch--saint and obstetrician, founder and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Cloud's, ether addict and abortionist. It is also the story of Dr. Larch's favorite orphan, Homer Wells, who is never adopted.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #239654 in Books
- Published on: 1999-11-03
- Released on: 1999-11-03
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 8.29" h x 1.28" w x 5.74" l, 1.42 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 592 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Superb in scope and originality, a novel as good as one could hope to find from any author, anywhere, anytime. Engrossing, moving, thoroughly satisfying."
--Joseph Heller
-Los Angeles Times
"Gardner understands and conveys the book's sly humor and comprehension of human foibles"
Synopsis
A moving, powerful novel chronicling the life of an abortion doctor is re-released in time for the Miramax film version of the book. Reprint. Movie tie-in. NYT.
