The Water-Method Man
by John Irving
The Water-Method Man by John Irving holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.34 out of 5, based on 9.7K reader ratings. First published in 1972. The book spans 272 pages.
About The Water-Method Man
The main character of John Irving's second novel, written when the author was twenty-nine, is a perpetual graduate student with a birth defect in his urinary tract--and a man on the threshold of committing himself to a second marriage that bears remarkable resemblance to his first...."Three or four times as funny as most novels."THE NEW YORKERFrom the Paperback edition.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Irving |
| Published | 1972 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Books |
| Average Rating | 3.34 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,725 |
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What genre is The Water-Method Man?
The Water-Method Man is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Books. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is The Water-Method Man worth reading?
Based on 9.7K reader ratings, The Water-Method Man has an average score of 3.34 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The Water-Method Man?
The Water-Method Man has 272 pages.
Who wrote The Water-Method Man?
The Water-Method Man was written by John Irving. It was first published in 1972.
What is the ISBN for The Water-Method Man?
The ISBN-13 for The Water-Method Man is 9780345418000.0.
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