description: Published in 1989, it tells the story of John Wheelwright and his best friend Owen Meany growing up together in a small New England town during the 1950-60s. Owen is a remarkable boy in many ways; he believes himself to be God's instrument and journeys on a truly extraordinary path.
language: English
title: A Prayer for Owen Meany
titlecomplete: A Prayer for Owen Meany
characters: John Wheelwright, Owen Meany
genres: Coming Of Age, American, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Novels, Adult Fiction, Literature, Classics, Fiction, Contemporary
ratings_count: 315300
places: Canada, Gravesend, New Hampshire, New Hampshire, Toronto, Ontario, The United States of America
publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC