A review by innae
The World According to Garp, by John Irving

funny 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? Yes

3.75

This is a very odd story.  I enjoyed it, but it is weird.  Interspersed with stories written by Garp, we read of his life.   And oddly, lots of plot are particular to todays world…50 years after it was written.  Sad that we really have not come all that far in many aspects.   
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