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Only a writer with a track record as good as Irving could get this uneven collection of memoirs, short stories, and literary essays published at all, let alone to the tune of a 150,000-copy first printing. There are, however, some high points. In the title tale, Irving explains how his grandmother and Piggy Sneed the garbage man inspired him to become a writer. Devilishly funny and extremely shrewd, Irving, tells us that he realized early on that "comedy was just another form of condolence." Another effective memoir, "The Imaginary Girlfriend," is full of poignant and comical incidents from Irving's school days involving his dyslexia, love for nineteenth-century novels (a real challenge to read given his ailment), and devotion to wrestling. Yes, anyone who knows anything about Irving knows that next to writing, wrestling is his raison d'etre, and there's loads of wrestling lore here, but Irving keeps it lively. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for the short fiction in this collection. Irving has written eight novels in 28 years and only 6 short stories he'll admit to. Perhaps he should stick to the novels. Donna Seaman
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When the going gets tough, the tough...go through their desk drawers. John Irving has not been on top of his game since The Cider House Rules (LJ 6/1/85) and in an effort to showcase the old talent, Irving offers a collection of past writings. Not strictly a work of fiction, Sneed includes memoirs, short stories, and "Homages"-tributes to Charles Dickens and Gunter Grass. Written in 1967 when Irving was a student at the Iowa Writer's Workshop, "Weary Kingdom," about a middle-aged dorm mother at a Boston college, reveals a maturing writer, growing comfortable portraying the quirky aspects of his subjects that characterize his work. "The Imaginary Girlfriend," the most recent of the essays (to be illustrated with Irving's photos-not seen), outlines the parallel lines of his wrestling career and reading history. In spite of its unevenness, Sneed is recommended for fiction and literature collections based on Irving's reputation.
Adam Mazmanian, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
Adam Mazmanian, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
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Eine durchaus gelungene Zusammenstellung von Kurzgeschichten von J. Irving. Deutlich vorgelesen aber auf jeden Fall nichts für Anfänger, sondern nur etwas für Fortgeschrittene. Allerdings bietet die CD-Rom Hilfe bei schwierigen Wörtern und Wendungen.
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After reading the autobiographical section of this book, i wanted to learn more about wrestling. WRESTLING! Why would i want that? Well, John Irving did a supert job piquing my curiousity. It takes some skill to make the reader interested in something that they had not ever considered.
The part where John Irving talks about his sons made me admire him so much. He truly loves his children and has such a beautiful way to express it. This autobiography is my favorite part of the book.
The short stories are OK, but they can't match the quality of the autobiography. After reading it, i can understand Garp and Cider House Rules so much better. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know John Irving.
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I've read all of John Irving's novels, but somehow let this book get by. Having just finished it (soon after reading A Widow For One Year), I have mixed feelings. I would love to read Irving's memoirs, but I'm more interested in his family life than all that wrestling business. One can't help imagine that there is a lot of John Irving in T.S. Garp and Johnny Wheelwright and John Berry, but Irving does not reveal this. The short stories and his comments on them are well worth it, though. When he calls one story amateurish to the point of embarrassment, I can't help but think "I only wish I could write one story as well as Irving's worst." For fans of the Irving mystique it's a must read, but for others I'd say go straight to The Pension Grillparzer.
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Exeter Wrestling Details Down Pat
I found this book remaindered, popped it open, and was delighted to find details of wrestling at Exeter. I wrestled there in the early '60s, too. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 5. Mai 1999 von Peter Taliaferro taliaferro@earthlink.net
He had some overdue bills to pay. . . at my expense
Piggy Sneed was a terrible letdown for this old Irving fan. It is a rambling, terribly self-indulgent hodge-podge of previously published short works and reviews interspersed with... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 28. November 1998 von Cameron Chandler tlkngstk@email.msn.com
A behind-the-scenes look at a great author!
While almost all of Irving's books are among my very favorites, it was great to get a closer look at the author through some of the autobiographical material in Piggy Sneed. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 25. Oktober 1998 veröffentlicht
An unusual compilation of work . . .
Being an Irving fan, I knew I would be in for some engaging writing. While a few of these pieces really stood out, others were a disappointment. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 4. September 1998 veröffentlicht
Wonderful examples of John Irvings's writing
There is no way to describe the writings of John Irving. From Setting Free the Bears to his latest novel , he continues to surprise and delight me. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 4. August 1998 veröffentlicht
Irving fans will like it.
I've read and loved all of Irving's books. This one was not the worst of John Irving's books, but I don't think it was the best either. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 2. Juni 1998 von boo5967@aol.com
A Paradoxical Pearl
"Piggy Sneed" is a work of exposure. Like a grizzled archaelogist, Irving methodically excavates loneliness, lifelong obsessions and secret aspirations for protagonists... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 27. Februar 1997 veröffentlicht
A worthy summary of a genius at work!
After following his career for years, from Garp to A Son of the Circus, this little volume of short stories and essays proved to be a real treat. Don't miss Mr. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 18. September 1996 veröffentlicht
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