This is one of Eric's favorite books, so I knew it would be good. I was a little bit bored with the first 250 pages or so, when it wasn't clear that the elaborate setup was necessary, but I read the second half in one day, once I got caught up in the flow of things. Owen Meany is a strong statement about religious faith, American politics, and what it means to be a hero, disguised as a fast-moving, unbelievable tale of a pint-sized giant in the form of Owen Meany himself. I was amazed at how everything came together at the climax, and I agree that Irving is a master storyteller.