As with all of Irving's work, the interesting stories make the writing more interesting. I read Cinder House Rules when it was first published and saw the movie when it was released. In this book, Irving shares stories of his grandfather and the inspiration for the book.
I enjoyed reading that both he and his son had parts in the movie.

As with Joyce Carol Oates and Margaret Atwood, I will read anything by John Irving. I read these authors as a teenager and have continued to anticipate their next novels.