The Fourth Hand
by John Irving
The Fourth Hand by John Irving holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.30 out of 5, based on 23.3K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 368 pages.
About The Fourth Hand
Jurnalis TV Patrick Wallingford malah menjadi sumber berita ketika kehilangan tangan karena digigit singa di India. Peristiwa itu sempat meramaikan berita TV beberapa lama. Patrick bahkan mendapat julukan the lion guy. Tak perlu waktu lama, Patrick mendapat tawaran untuk menjalani operasi transplantasi ringan.Dr. Nicholas M. Zajac, dokter bedah tangan yang sangat cerdas, yang memberi tawaran itu. Meskipun Dr. Zajac tidak punya maksud apa pun selain menolong Patrick, tapi teman-teman sejawatnya malah menjauhi dokter aneh yang sering salah tingkah itu karena menganggapnya mencari popularitas belaka.Dr. Zajac segera mendapat donor untuk Patrick. Donor itu tangan Otto Clausen yang tak sengaja bunuh diri dalam truk birnya di Green Bay. Masalahnya, janda Otto, Doris Clausen ingin bertemu dengan Patrick sebelum operasi, juga menuntut hak kunjung bagi tangan suaminya.Hubungan mereka berkembang dengan aneh. Masing-masing memiliki obsesi yang ajaib, tapi akhirnya mereka harus saling membantu memberi keberanian menghadapi kesempatan kedua dan kekuatan untuk berubah.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Irving |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 368 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.30 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,277 |
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What genre is The Fourth Hand?
The Fourth Hand is categorized as Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is The Fourth Hand worth reading?
Based on 23.3K reader ratings, The Fourth Hand has an average score of 3.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The Fourth Hand?
The Fourth Hand has 368 pages.
Who wrote The Fourth Hand?
The Fourth Hand was written by John Irving. It was first published in 2001.
What is the ISBN for The Fourth Hand?
The ISBN-13 for The Fourth Hand is 9780345463160.0.
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