The 158-Pound Marriage (Ballantine Reader's Circle) by John Irving (ISBN:0345417968)

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		The 158-Pound Marriage (Ballantine Reader's Circle)
	
				(38 reviews)			
(2294 Readers)

			John Irving		
	
The darker vision and sexual ambiguities of this erotic, ironic tale about a ménage a quatre in a New England university town foreshadow those of...more
 The darker vision and sexual ambiguities of this erotic, ironic tale about a ménage a quatre in a New England university town foreshadow those of The World According to Garp; but this very trim and precise novel is a marked departure from the author's generally robust, boisterous style. Though Mr. Irving's cool eye spares none of his foursome, he writes with genuine compassion for the sexual tests and illusions they perpetrate on each other; but the sexual intrigue between them demonstrates how even the kind can be ungenerous, and even the well-intentioned, destructive.   less

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
ouch. makes me glad not to be in a relationship. so complicated!

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
this is a surprisingly moving story about an open marriage, very funny in spots. very quick read

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
did you ever wonder about my childhood family life?

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Humorous. Infidelity is an impossibility to live with in married couples.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Very interesting read, shows the complexity of a relationship in regards to many relationships tied into one.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Not as good as most of Irving's novels.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
One of the Few John Irving Books I didnt enjoy.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
disturbing...sad...interesting

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
I love John Irving and this is one of his best stories! It is probably his most adult novel but it sets the tone for his future greatness. Please don't miss this novel!

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
I recognized John Irving's formula in this one but he did it so well, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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