Reviews

The World According to Garp by John Irving

kirstiemei's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

michaelpdonley's review against another edition

3.0

I love the way Irving lays out a tale. Expertly paced, so that even the rabbit trails are fun to travel. The thing that bothers me about this one is the amorality in regards to sex - which is the subject of much of this novel. There rarely seems to be emotional or spiritual context to sex, but it's portrayed as a physical and primal thing that is taken for granted by all the characters.

That being said, there is a lot to love here. As Garp ages and matures, I love watching how his perspectives change and his loyalties.

itismebruna's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual content

_s_i_r_h_c_'s review against another edition

4.0

Full of Garp.

thereadingsparrow's review against another edition

challenging dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Man, I had a love-hate-love relationship with this book, but in the end, I really liked it.

oliviacasellini's review against another edition

5.0

Brilliant.

pyr_ox's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

eskawaterr's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

paula357's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.5

i liked the style of writing and story, though it definitely reminded me too much of ‘the last chairlift’. also i found the explicit description of violence and rape quite disturbing. would definitely not reread

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Violence

sarah_manana's review against another edition

inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0