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Rhys Watkin
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The comparison between how fast I read mistborn and how slow I read this would, rather deceivingly, hint at which I enjoy more. The best way to explain it is that mistborn is like junk food, tastes good and easy, but lacks nourishment. The way Irving writes is more like the best meal you ever had. It’s enchanting, it insists you take your time and savour it. It’s never confusing, just rich and nourishing.
— Nov 09, 2026 07:55AM
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Rhys Watkin
is on page 128 of 720
😢 god damnit can John Irving paint emotional scenes so beautifully. Like how can the image of Owen delivering a box to Johnnys house be so god damn emotional is beyond me.
— Nov 06, 2026 01:00PM
Rhys Watkin
is on page 63 of 720
My oh my what a difference a few pages can make in a John Irving book. Slower start then the other books I have read by him, but Christ alive can this man write. Looking forward to the rest now!
— Nov 02, 2026 05:33PM
Rhys Watkin
is on page 46 of 720
I love John Irving’s books, but I have tried reading this one 3 times before this. Still don’t like it so far. Just a rather boring account of this town and a kid that lives there. Will push through as my dad says it’s one of his favourites but man, might be a slog.
— Oct 30, 2026 02:07PM