The Fourth Hand
3 journalers for this copy...
Another excellent book from Irving, whose novels I only discovered this year. The underlying concept is intriguing, medically and personally. It's got me wondering, though - is there something to know about the author that he has used arms and hands as a theme more than once? It is the visible representation of amputated personalities? My grandfather has managed most of his life with only one hand, able to tie his shoelaces and all. It's becoming an issue now he has arthritis in the remaining one.
The actual book has a different cover.
The actual book has a different cover.
Journal Entry 2 by Gooby at La Villa Loti Guesthouse in Siem Reap, Siem Reap Cambodia on Friday, October 14, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (10/14/2005 UTC) at La Villa Loti Guesthouse in Siem Reap, Siem Reap Cambodia
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On the bookshelf at reception. Lovely place to stay, friendly staff, highly recommended!
On the bookshelf at reception. Lovely place to stay, friendly staff, highly recommended!
My daughter and husband were bedded-down with traveler's woes, so I took a day to relax and read. I found the book in the hotel library. It is a novel concept and a not-bad story. Not Irving's best, but worth a read.
Journal Entry 4 by imabizzybee at Cromwell Manor Historic Inn in Cornwall, New York USA on Sunday, February 12, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (2/12/2006 UTC) at Cromwell Manor Historic Inn in Cornwall, New York USA
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In the parlor of the Inn. A truly lovely place to stay, and I released this during a blizzard hunkered-down by the fire!
In the parlor of the Inn. A truly lovely place to stay, and I released this during a blizzard hunkered-down by the fire!
Not one of Irving's best but still a compelling read.