Great read. From the author of Cider House Rules. A bit historical a bit political a bit supernatural.

this book goes on and on and on and on growing less credible and less likable with every minute you read until at the end you feel like taking a bus to Toronto and ringing John Irving's neck. seriously, this book should be half the length that it is. I am driving to Northern Minnesota and listening to this book and it is more boring than a flat empty Countryside and just as endless as the Pacific Ocean. Do yourself a favor and skip it

Great story line. Some parts were a little overdone. Gripping ending. I will miss John and Owen.

I need to listen to this book again to do it justice. I'm sure I missed many subtle points Irving made and am tempted to start it over without delay to hear Joe Barrett's rich interpretation of the characters.

At first I thought I was going to return the book. It was slow and I didn't seem to be interested in the characters. I was TOTALLY wrong, however. The book just somehow took off and I feel in love with the voice, the characters and the story. I only wish it had gone on and on. Buy it! You'll love it!

I had to stop listening with about 13 hours left because I could no longer stand the political commentary. Not sure why the author felt that these interjections were necessary to the story. It could have been a good story if not for that.

The narrator Joe Barrett is exceptional. His tone and pacing are unforgettable. And of course there is the voice of OWEN. SPOT ON!

There are several memorable characters, but make no mistake, this book is all Owen Meany.

The payoff ending is my favorite scene, but the revelation about the Rev./Mr. Merrill is right there.

Not at all. This is a book that I wanted to savior a little each day.

My review is very biased. John Irving is my favorite writer and the reason I started to read books 35 years ago. The World According To Garp was my first John Irving novel and made me a reader ever since. I had never read anything like that before. I was amazed. A Prayer for Owen Meany is just as good.

This is one of the best books I've 'read' and is the best performance I have heard. It will stay with you long after you have finished it.

Couldn't stop listening and was sad when it was over. I really loved this book. I think listening to it rather than reading makes it even better because of Owen's voice.

My enjoyment was greatly reduced by the authors leftist diatribes. They spoiled what could have been a fine book.