The World According to Garp by John Irving. A Novel Written for the Modern Age

The World According to Garp by John Irving (1978).
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[@be_an_rm]

I'm a short chapter fan too! It makes a big difference for me actually finishing a book -- some of my favourites have taken me a long time to finish just because of the daunting chapter lengths. I started the first of the Gormenghast trilogy a year ago, and even though I tear up twice a page due to the artistry of its language, I still haven't finished it. Short chapters and simple prose make a big impact on readability, no matter how beautifully written a book is. You made a great point about life's emotional ambivalence (is that the right word?). Life's inherently unpredictable, but it can be emotionally unpredictable as much as it is literally unpredictable. I'm under 50 so I'd never heard of it until now, but you've made it sound fascinating (particularly because of its age). I'll look for it the next time I'm in a used bookshop!

[@pwmel1]

I have been a fan of John Irving AND The World According to Garp ever since I first saw the movie in 1982 at the age of sixteen. I connected very much with Garp in many ways. And, from this point forward, I knew I wanted to be a writer. I've read the book twice, and plan to read it many more times. And I own several editions, including a 1st Edition, 1st Printing of it. I loved your review!

[@tarquinmidwinter2056]

Love John Irving, especially A Prayer for Owen Meany, though in his later books he does get a bit preachy.