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Trying to Save Piggy Sneed
Trying to Save Piggy Sneed | John Irving
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Here is a treat for John Irving addicts and a perfect introduction to his work for the uninitiated. To open this spirited collection, Irving explains how he became a writer. There follow six scintillating stories written over the last twenty years ending with a homage to Charles Dickens. This irresistible collection cannot fail to delight and charm.
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Lcsmcat
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I enjoyed this compilation of short works by Irving. The nonfiction bits were my favorites, oddly, especially the title piece and the Dickens pieces. The “author‘s notes” to the last selection, where he talks about meeting Thomas Mann‘s daughter on an airplane is also great. #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

Megabooks I want to read more by him. #stacked 7d
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 7d
Lcsmcat @Megabooks My favorite (so far) is Prayer for Owen Meany, but I have liked everything of his that I‘ve read. 7d
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Irving, writing about Vienna in the 1960s. But it could be the US in the present day.

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My #doublespin for November started with a mini memoir of how Irving decided to become a writer. A good start. @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2w
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Jas16
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#animalcovers #riotgrams Still need to read Cold Comfort Farm.

BookishMarginalia I enjoyed it! 7y
Centique I remember enjoying the film version of Cold Comfort Farm. Need to read the book! 7y
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