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John Irving – The Cider House Rules – First UK Edition 1985
£125.00
A first edition, first printing published by Cape in 1985. A very good (or better) book without inscriptions, with some spotting to the pages. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with a little wear to the spine tips and corners.
“The Cider House Rules” is a novel by John Irving and a film adaptation directed by Lasse Hallström. The story revolves around a young orphan named Homer Wells, who grows up in an orphanage under the care of Dr. Wilbur Larch. The novel explores themes of family, choice, and societal norms as Homer decides to leave the orphanage and experience the world. It delves into complex moral dilemmas, including abortion, as Homer becomes entangled in the lives of the people he encounters.
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A first edition, first printing published by Cape in 1985. A very good (or better) book without inscriptions, with some spotting to the pages. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with a little wear to the spine tips and corners.
“The Cider House Rules” is a novel by John Irving and a film adaptation directed by Lasse Hallström. The story revolves around a young orphan named Homer Wells, who grows up in an orphanage under the care of Dr. Wilbur Larch. The novel explores themes of family, choice, and societal norms as Homer decides to leave the orphanage and experience the world. It delves into complex moral dilemmas, including abortion, as Homer becomes entangled in the lives of the people he encounters.
