The Cider House Rules
Book, 1985 by John Irving
First published in 1985, The Cider House Rules is John Irving's sixth novel. Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch--saint and obstetrician, founder and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Cloud's, ether addict and abortionist. It is also the story of Dr. Larch's favorite orphan, Homer Wells, who is never adopted.
Movie, 1999 (nominated for Best Picture Oscar)
Screenplay: John Irving (Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay)
Features: Toby Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine (Oscar for Best Supporting Actor)
Movie Tagline: A story about how far we must travel to find the place where we belong.
Memorable Quote: Goodnight, you princes of Maine. You kings of New England.
Questions for you: Did you see the movie? Did you read the book? Which one did you prefer? Did you read the book before the movie? Do you feel that influenced your opinion of one or the other? Was this movie so successful because Irving was both the author and wrote the screenplay?
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