Photo: #Author John Irving. His newest novel is "Last Night in Twisted River."
John Irving, author of "the World According to Garp" and many other novels, talks about why terrible things happen to his characters. (MPR Video)
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John Irving on 'Last Night in Twisted River'

Broadcast: Midmorning, 11/09/2009, 10:06 a.m.

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The novels of John Irving have introduced readers to memorable figures like T.S. Garp and Owen Meany, characters whose lives are filled with lunacy and sorrow. His new book focuses on a novelist with a career very similar to his own.

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  • John Irving: Author of "The World According to Garp" and "The Cider House Rules." His latest book is "Last Night in Twisted River: A Novel."

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