A Son of the Circus
by John Irving
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Author: John IrvingEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1995-08-30
ISBN: 0345389964
Number of pages: 704
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Book Review: "A Son of the Circus" changed my life!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although some may not appreciate John Irving's leap across time zones and continents, I have to say that this was better than "Owen Meany," "The Hotel New Hampshire," and "Garp." It was more bizarre, filled with a more colorful cast of characters, written with amazing descriptive grace and style and evocative of a time and place which is just as foreign to you or I as it is to the main character, Dr. Daruwalla. Although Irving stipulates that he has never lived in India, his imagery makes readers feel as though they do. The themes are many, varied and complex, but perhaps the most important one is the lack of identity that Dr. Daruwalla feels. This is so prevalent in today's constantly shrinking world that Irving really hits home with those of us who feel like we don't really "belong" anywhere. In addition to all of these great literary achievements, "A Son of the Circus" is a rollicking good story, a page-turner and sure to bring you both laughter and tears. As crazy as Irving gets, however, he always maintains his brillant sense of humanity. This book has inspired me to study people, ethnicity, migration and statelessness. I'm not kidding
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