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The World According to Garp

by John Irving
$8.90
The World According to Garp
The World According to Garp

Life’s absurdity through a writer’s complex journey.

If you're looking for a novel that mixes the tragic with the comic in a masterful blend, "The World According to Garp" by John Irving is a compelling choice. Irving crafts a rich tapestry of characters with a deft mix of humor and heartbreak, framing the life of T.S. Garp with such originality that you're likely to find both laughter and tears on the same page. It’s an unconventional story that dares to explore the unpredictable and often bizarre nature of life.

  • National Book Award for Fiction (Paperback) (1980)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (1978)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (1979)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The World According to Garp

by John Irving
$8.90
ISBN: 9780552776783
Authors: John Irving
Publisher: Black Swan
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Drama
Related Topics: Feminism, Classics, Literature
Goodreads rating: 4.1
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Life’s absurdity through a writer’s complex journey.

If you're looking for a novel that mixes the tragic with the comic in a masterful blend, "The World According to Garp" by John Irving is a compelling choice. Irving crafts a rich tapestry of characters with a deft mix of humor and heartbreak, framing the life of T.S. Garp with such originality that you're likely to find both laughter and tears on the same page. It’s an unconventional story that dares to explore the unpredictable and often bizarre nature of life.

  • National Book Award for Fiction (Paperback) (1980)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (1978)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (1979)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.