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Setting Free the Bears
Setting Free the Bears
Author: John Irving
It is 1967 and two Viennese university students want to liberate the Vienna Zoo, as was done after World War II. But their good intentions have both comic and gruesome consequences, in this first novel written by a twenty-five year old John Irving, already a master storyteller. From the Paperback edition.
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ISBN-13: 9780345417985
ISBN-10: 0345417984
Publication Date: 6/23/1997
Pages: 304
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3.3 stars, based on 16 ratings
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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Great early Irving.
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Loving John Irving, I couldn't wait to read this book. It's a bit different from his other works, but still detailed, interesting and worth the time.
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I love reading all of John Irvings books, he has a delightful perspective on how his world works, they always make me laugh, and cry and feel like I am part of the story. Captivating.
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Setting Free the Bears!
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Sensual, moving, truly remarkable.
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One of John Irvisng's early books. Hilarious, if you liked Water Method Man and The Hotel New Hampshire, you'll like this one.


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