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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.
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ISBN-13: 9780345367419
ISBN-10: 0345367413
Publication Date: 5/30/1990
Pages: 352
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  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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3.1 stars, based on 39 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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