About the book
“In the hospital of the orphanage — the boys’ division at St Cloud’s, Maine — two nurses were in charge of naming the new babies and checking that their little penises were healing from the obligatory circumcision.”
First published in 1985, The Cider House Rules is John Irving’s sixth novel. Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch—saint and obstetrician, founder and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Cloud’s, ether addict and abortionist. It is also the story of Dr. Larch’s favorite orphan, Homer Wells, who is never adopted.
Editions of The Cider House Rules
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679603351
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345417947
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345387653
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780676973846
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736609883
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736609890
Read an Excerpt
“In the hospital of the orphanage — the boys’ division at St Cloud’s, Maine — two nurses were in charge of naming the new babies and checking that their little penises were healing from the obligatory circumcision.”
First published in 1985, The Cider House Rules is John Irving’s sixth novel. Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch—saint and obstetrician, founder and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Cloud’s, ether addict and abortionist. It is also the story of Dr. Larch’s favorite orphan, Homer Wells, who is never adopted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cider House Rules about?
“In the hospital of the orphanage — the boys’ division at St Cloud’s, Maine — two nurses were in charge of naming the new babies and checking that their little penises were healing from the obligatory circumcision.”
First published in 1985, The Cider House Rules is John Irving’s sixth novel. Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch—saint and obstetrician, founder and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Cloud’s, ether addict and abortionist. It is also the story of Dr. Larch’s favorite orphan, Homer Wells, who is never adopted.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Cider House Rules?
Fiction > Family saga / generational saga fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Cider House Rules?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679603351
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Cider House Rules?
John Irving
Who is the Publisher of the book The Cider House Rules?
Knopf Canada
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Cider House Rules is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679603351) and paperback(ISBN 9780345417947) and paperback(ISBN 9780345387653) and paperback(ISBN 9780676973846) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736609883) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736609890)
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