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The Cider House Rules

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by John Irving (Goodreads Author)

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What is this cider house in it when it about the orphans in a orphanage?
Elizabeth Asha Even I was waiting for it until it finally appeared in the apple farm... The rules in the cider house were always pinned on the wall but none of the i…moreEven I was waiting for it until it finally appeared in the apple farm... The rules in the cider house were always pinned on the wall but none of the inhabitants understood it since they could not read it. It is the same with the rules Dr. Larch and finally Homer follows. The rules set by life can sometimes never be followed.(less)
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Is this book easy to read? I mean is this book for everyone?
Mindylouhoo Definitely not for everyone. The language is harsh and the subject matter is dark. I haven't seen the movie, but they would have had to clean it up fo…moreDefinitely not for everyone. The language is harsh and the subject matter is dark. I haven't seen the movie, but they would have had to clean it up for pg-13.(less)
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Hey! I read this book about a year ago and I loved the story. I'm looking for a book of that kind. Any suggestions?
Laura The Amazing Adventures of Cavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon. It's a long and engrossing novel rich with details and character development. Chabon is…moreThe Amazing Adventures of Cavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon. It's a long and engrossing novel rich with details and character development. Chabon is a storyteller on par with Irving. (less)
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What does the title mean?
Dan A good ways into the book, the action moves to an apple orchard where migrant apple pickers stay during the harvest in a Cider House. The owners of th…moreA good ways into the book, the action moves to an apple orchard where migrant apple pickers stay during the harvest in a Cider House. The owners of the apple orchard post rules inside the cider house for the pickers every year. Hence, Cider House Rules.(less)
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I really enjoyed this book, but have three questions: 1. Why did Mr. Rose put up no resistance when Candy rescued Rose Rose from him. 2. Why did Wally, Homer & Candy continue to behave civilly to Mr. Rose after what he had done? 3. What happened to Lorna's baby? She dropped off Melony's parcel at St. Cloud's, but didn't have an abortion or give birth there.
Olga 1. He didn't dare. Even today for a black man to attack a white woman is virtually a death sentence, let alone 70 years ago.
2. Beats me.
3. She did hav…more1. He didn't dare. Even today for a black man to attack a white woman is virtually a death sentence, let alone 70 years ago.
2. Beats me.
3. She did have an abortion. Later Melony asked her if it hurt much, and Lorna said no, then Melony said she wished it did. (less)
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