A Prayer for Owen Meany
John Irving’s “A Prayer for Owen Meany” is a poignant tale of friendship, faith, and destiny. Set in a small New Hampshire town, it follows the intertwined lives of narrator John Wheelwright and his peculiar friend, Owen Meany. Owen’s high-pitched voice and diminutive stature belie his unwavering belief in his own extraordinary purpose. As their story unfolds, Irving weaves a tapestry of humor, tragedy, and the inexplicable, leaving readers pondering the nature of fate and the power of conviction long after the final page.