The cider house rules
a novel
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Word Count
142,750 words, Guess
Page Count
571 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL40021M
- ISBN-100679603352
- OCLC Control Number41338121
- OCLC Control Numberciderhouserulesn0000irvi
- Library of Congress Control Number99030034
and 2 more
- LibraryThing7863
- Goodreads1306658
Classifications
- DDC813/.54
- LCCPS3559.R8 C5 1999
Description
Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch--obstetrician and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Clouds. It is also the story of his favorite orphan, Homer, who is never adopted.
Description
"First published in 1985, The Cider House Rules is John Irving's sixth novel. Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch - saint and obstetrician, founder and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Cloud's, ether addict and abortionist. It is also the story of Dr. Larch's favorite orphan, Homer Wells, who is never adopted."--BOOK JACKET.
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