This narrator was perfect! I had read this book years ago and wondered what Owen Meany's voice would be like. The voice is crucial to the story so it had to be done right. Joe Barrett also got the other voices right. (Major Rawls was a hoot!). Well done John Irving and Joe Barrett! One of my favorite books of all time. A bit far-fetched but I didn't care. Owen Meany is such a likeable character. I was on the edge of my seat as I listened to the last chapter, and I already knew the ending! I have only read 3 Irving books (Garp, Cider House and this one) and this was my favorite. I am sad that I finished it.

This was a wonderful story and the reader made it even better!! Wish I could start it new again!!

I like a long book and this was it great character development and suspense loved how everything was tied up tight in the end

This is one of the best audio books I've listened to. The story was masterfully crafted, making it worth listening to, regardless. But the narration is what really makes it special. I owned this book for a long time before I listened to it because I was apprehensive about the length. But I never tired of listening to it once I got started. It is funny, tragic, and beautifully written.

This book was recommended by a friend and I can't thank her enough. This listen was long but I was completely engrossed, engulfed and enveloped by this listen. It took me a few days to get through but every single chance I had, this listen was in my ear.

The story spanned several years and through it all, there was love - love for and from one's parents, Gods love, romantic love, true friendship love, even homosexual love, it was all there.

The narrator absolutely made this story!!! It's a first person POV and the narrator gave John Wheelwright, the main character, such richness and depth that I felt like I knew him. Owen Meany, the subject of the story, has a unique voice and the narrator captured it and delivered.

This book stayed with me for quite awhile. It really was that good.

The story is engaging and funny. The characters palpable and deep. The book makes you smile, and cry, and think, and review your perspectives. Read it.

I started the book without any expectations, though a bit worried about the bible connection. It turned out to be a delightful book that stands out. Highly recommended.
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the narrator added so much to this already excellent book. his choice of voice given to Owen Meany is so memorable strong and appears to convey the essence of this character.

If you want a book that is engrossing, poignant, and funny with surprises you never saw coming, this is the book. When it was over, I wanted to immediately read it again. The narrator was incredible.

I had read this book quite a while ago and enjoyed reading it then. This audible version recreated the novel and made it a new experience for me. John Irving is one of my favorite writers and the narrator Joe Barrett is gifted in giving the different characters their voices. I am relatively new to audible and it is this level of entertainment that will keep me coming back.