Ratings13
Average rating3.3
While reporting a story from India, a New York television journalist has his left hand eaten by a lion; millions of TV viewers witness the accident. In Boston, a renowned hand surgeon awaits the opportunity to perform the nation’s first hand transplant; meanwhile, in the distracting aftermath of an acrimonious divorce, the surgeon is seduced by his housekeeper. A married woman in Wisconsin wants to give the one-handed reporter her husband’s left hand – that is, after her husband dies. But the husband is alive, relatively young, and healthy.
Reviews with the most likes.
I love this book.
John Irving writes with a wry amusement about life and a warm affection for his characters. I love the combination of slightly unreal situations and fully believable people all wrapped up in clever prose. I have read this book 3 or 4 times now and loved it every time.
Books
7 booksIf you enjoyed this book, then our algorithm says you may also enjoy these.
Featured Prompt
3,591 booksWhen you think back on every book you've ever read, what are some of your favorites? These can be from any time of your life – books that resonated with you as a kid, ones that shaped your personal...