One of the greatest mysteries in John’s life is the identity of his father John was conceived during a “fling” his mother had while traveling to Boston. Tabby, in return, treats Owen as though he were her own son, going so far as to intervene with his parents on Owen’s behalf to ensure his attendance at the prestigious Gravesend Academy. John remembers Owen’s love for his mother, Tabitha Wheelwright, as bordering on a crush. His skin is luminous and his voice high and nasally. He remembers his best friend, Owen Meany, as the boy who killed his mother and restored John’s faith in God. Middle-aged John Wheelwright sets out to narrate the story of his childhood in Gravesend, New Hampshire.
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