A Prayer for Owen Meany- Introduction

This book was written by John Irving, a very well known author though not for this text necessarily. The genre is realistic fiction and is centered around the relationship between to young boys as well as their relationship with religion. This book was recommended to me by another English teacher, Mrs. Smith, who told me it was an amazing read. I expect a very good read as Mrs. Smith said she "cried at the end, not necessarily because it was sad but because she was so attached to the characters." From the beginnings of the novel, the historical context seems to be pretty present day though the narrator speaks frequently of the past. I hope it's a good read!!