![]() ![]() Despite their physical differences, the boys find their two minds offer many advantages greater insights and childhood fantasies evolve, and more than a little mischief is had at the expense of the locals. Owen however isn’t fazed by this, he has an understanding of things beyond mere acceptance an almost irrational belief in himself and his faith in Gods will. His diminutive size and the haunting pitch of his voice mark him out for ridicule by the other children, at least those that aren’t spooked by him. Owen is an oddball, a heady mix of precocious intelligence and child freak. Johnny finds an accomplice and confidant for this boyhood voyage of discovery, a strange yet enigmatic boy called Owen Meany. Johnny’s character develops as he pits his wits against the townsfolk, affirming his thoughts and suspicions of the people through members of his household, subject to the approval of his matriarchal Grandmother. The sleepy town offers little more than school and church for the righteous young lad, which does little to enliven his dulled spirit. Johnny like most kids, is inquisitive about all worldly things, and he explores his limited social outlets for interaction and excitement. The main character is Little Johnny Wheelwright, an eleven-year-old boy who is finding his feet in his small town world. The story begins in 1953 in a little town called Gravesend, New Hampshire. Over to read a review of Last Night in Twisted River) ![]()
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