The World According to Garp
In my quest to read/listen to the classics, I have chosen this book based on a recommendation by my husband, a former English major. The book was written in 1978 and touches on many issues important to the times - feminism and roles of women and men. I have to admit, the book is a little strange, and not one of my very favorites. I had a hard time really liking Garp, who is at the center of the book. I also have to admit that even though I wasn't crazy about the book, it did hold my attention - all 17 CD's worth! Supposedly it's classic literature, and I would agree that it is very well written. But some of the topics and descriptions were a little risque for me. I have a hard time imagining reading this book as a part of a high school or even college English course.
posted by bdobler @ 3:28 PM
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I will NEVER forget reading this book as a middle/high school student. I don't remember how old I was, but it was during that time when puberty was hitting my brain. :-) I remember getting it for 50 cents at my local thrift store (I collected anything I considered "literature" at the time) and putting it into my collection. My parents had no idea what I was reading, or I'm sure they would have had a fit. I never finished reading it, but I will never forget some of the scenes near the beginning of the book. That mother of his was something else! :-)
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