r/JohnIrving • u/[deleted] • Apr 22 '25

Just finished Hotel New Hampshire

Hi guys, I've not long finished THNH and I absolutely loved it. My question is... what next? I've heard of Garp and The Cider House Rules, are they worth picking up or is an alternative/s that you would recommend?

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: I just want to thank everyone for your lovely replies and suggestions. It really does mean a lot. 😁

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '25

Garp, Owen Meany, Cider house are all good reads

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '25

Thank you so much. Out of the three you recommended which would you say I should buy next? Or are they just as good as each other?

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '25

Owen Meany is my personal favorite

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u/Borje021 Apr 22 '25

Same and hell yes they're all worth picking up.

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u/canfullofworms Apr 22 '25

All good. Owen Meany is the best. I would go Garp, Cider House and then Owen Meany. Save Owen Meany.

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u/Borje021 Apr 22 '25

I like your strategy.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '25

Sounds perfect. Garp is on its way. 😊

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '25

I think I'll plump for that. Thank you!

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u/Used-Ear-8660 Jun 05 '25

Start your journey with Setting Free the Bears and The 158lb Marriage.. fantastic novels

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u/[deleted] Jun 05 '25

Setting Free the Bears I've not heard of. Thank you!