John Irving’s best novel… He is among the very best storytellers.
- Philadelphia Inquirer
From one of America’s most beloved and respected writers comes the classic story of Homer Wells, an orphan, and Wilbur Larch, a doctor without children of his own, who develop an extraordinary bond with one another.
Entertaining and affecting… A truly astounding amount of artistry and ingenuity.
- San Diego Union
Witty, tenderhearted, fervent, and scarifying.
- New York Times Book Review