This is my favorite book ever, and I've read it at least four times. Everytime I get something new and profound out of it, and keep on waiting for John Irving to write anything even close.... I have started his newest book, Until I Find You, but my bar is set high for this author. Though the parts that are set in Canada as Johnny is an adult move slowly, Owen is a dynamic character, and you will find yourself flipping the pages as fast as you can to get back to his character. This is a must read!