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waiting2see (original poster member #13767) posted at 2:17 AM on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Ok we'll assume if you wanted to participate in this discussion, you've secured the book by now.
I think we decided to read the entire book b/f we begin to discuss.
Can everyone be ready to discuss in the next two weeks?
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Someone I love once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift. --Mary Oliver
Jessy1501 ( member #24483) posted at 4:02 AM on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
OMG I had to read that book in high school! I absolutely love it. It became one of my favorites ever! I'd love to read it again, it's been a while. 
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Helen of Troy ( member #26419) posted at 2:26 PM on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Oh yeah blast from the past.
Good book.
painpaingoaway ( member #27196) posted at 3:44 PM on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Awesome fabulous book...Owen Meany is one of my favorite heros.
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painpaingoaway ( member #27196) posted at 3:46 PM on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Just my 2 cents worth, but this book is a difficult read in the beginning. I would think with most peoples busy schedules, a month would be necessary.
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wantmore ( member #5939) posted at 4:08 PM on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
I am 6% into it and it hasn't gotten to me yet. Perhaps it will. How much should I expect it to be slowish? Can you say without a spoiler? 
It is a pleasant read so far, just not something I can't put down. I haven't once laughed out loud or had a sad reaction yet. And I did pass a certain sad point.
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wildbananas ( member #10552) posted at 6:28 PM on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
I read it years ago and loved it... I agree, though. A week doesn't seem like enough time. Maybe two?
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painpaingoaway ( member #27196) posted at 8:48 PM on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Wantmore,
I would say about the first 20% is difficult to get thru...but don't give up! It is worth it! Forge ahead!
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howcouldhe1 ( member #13210) posted at 10:26 PM on Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Phew I thought it might be just me that was finding it a bit slow. I'm sort of enjoying it but it seems to be taking a long time to get somewhere.
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waiting2see (original poster member #13767) posted at 2:07 AM on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
It's been enjoyable but slow for me too. But I'm about 20% into it and it's picking up momentum. I've reached the point of being anxious to see what goes on next.
Okay, so should we say we will begin to discuss by the end of October?
If people keep checking in to update as to where they are in the book we can adjust the disucssion deadline accordingly.
For those of you who hadn't planned to read, there is plenty of time if you want to get it out and dust it off.
I've not read it before but since many have, a good point of discussion might be how it reads the second time around. Just a thought.
me: BS
him: XWS
Someone I love once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift. --Mary Oliver
manAscending ( member #26919) posted at 3:38 PM on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
I tell people who are reading Owen Meany that they have to slug their way through the first chapter. It'll pick up, trust us.
And while you're reading, for God's sake stay away from the movie Simon Birch.
MyTurnATL ( member #28856) posted at 8:28 PM on Saturday, October 9th, 2010
Just wandered into this forum and saw this post. Can anyone participate. I just finished re-reading Owen Meany for about the 5th time. Would love to discuss.
And for those who are trying to get 'into' it, keep going. It will grab you and the payoff is totally worth it.
survivor girl ( member #21552) posted at 12:07 AM on Sunday, October 10th, 2010
I, too just saw this post on Owen Meany....and I echo MyTurnATL...can anyone participate?
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And make us lose the good we oft might win
By fearing to attempt." --Shakespeare
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Red Sox Nation ( member #26358) posted at 1:14 AM on Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Maybe my all-time favorite book. Well worth taking the time to get into Irving's style.
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NewAttitude ( member #1030) posted at 2:11 AM on Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Absolutely anyone can participate.
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waiting2see (original poster member #13767) posted at 2:17 AM on Sunday, October 10th, 2010
It's great so many people are getting on board to discuss!
I'm about half way through. So I can be ready in a week or so.
How about others? A week? Two weeks to discuss?
me: BS
him: XWS
Someone I love once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift. --Mary Oliver
punky ( member #12233) posted at 4:57 AM on Saturday, October 16th, 2010
I like the initial suggestion of end of October...but if everyone wants to start, I'll just stay out of this thread until I'm done.
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waiting2see (original poster member #13767) posted at 2:16 PM on Saturday, October 16th, 2010
me: BS
him: XWS
Someone I love once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift. --Mary Oliver
punky ( member #12233) posted at 4:24 AM on Monday, October 25th, 2010
OMG...this is a great book.
13 years later...finally healed. Definitely survived and thrived and you can, too.
manAscending ( member #26919) posted at 4:27 AM on Monday, October 25th, 2010
Yup. 
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