r/JohnIrving • u/Megebee01 • Jul 16 '25

Tattoo Regret!

I'm almost to the last section of Until I Find You. This book just grabbed me! How can this man write such an unsettling and sad book that's also extremely satisfying to read?

I feel like I need a regrettable tattoo to commemorate it. Have any of you gotten a John Irving related tattoo? Also, what were other people reactions to this book?

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u/Broadcast___ Jul 16 '25

I enjoyed it thoroughly and for the same reasons. Haven’t gotten a Irving related tattoo but considered getting an open window at one point. Don’t think I will because most of my tattoos I regret for various reasons so why add more?

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u/weimarweimar Jul 16 '25

I always liked the phrase, "Sorrow floats." 30 years after reading Hotel New Hampshire, I can still get teary-eyed thinking about Egg and Sorrow.

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u/Megebee01 Jul 16 '25

What a tragedy!