The World According to Garp
by John Irving
The World According to Garp by John Irving holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 167.1K reader ratings. First published in 1978. The book spans 610 pages.
About The World According to Garp
This is the life and times of T. S. Garp, the bastard son of Jenny Fields—a feminist leader ahead of her times. This is the life and death of a famous mother and her almost-famous son; theirs is a world of sexual extremes—even of sexual assassinations. It is a novel rich with "lunacy and sorrow"; yet the dark, violent events of the story do not undermine a comedy both ribald and robust. In more than thirty languages, in more than forty countries—with more than ten million copies in print—this novel provides almost cheerful, even hilarious evidence of its famous last line: "In the world according to Garp, we are all terminal cases."
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Irving |
| Published | 1978 |
| Pages | 610 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 167,106 |
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What genre is The World According to Garp?
The World According to Garp is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is The World According to Garp worth reading?
Based on 167.1K reader ratings, The World According to Garp has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The World According to Garp?
The World According to Garp has 610 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The World According to Garp?
The World According to Garp was written by John Irving. It was first published in 1978.
What is the ISBN for The World According to Garp?
The ISBN-13 for The World According to Garp is 9780345915600.0.
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