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The Cider House Rules

Pages
612
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

Homer Wells grows up in an orphanage, becoming the protégé of its doctor, Wilbur Larch. Dr. Larch provides care, including delivering unwanted babies and performing illegal abortions. Though Homer assists with births, he refuses to participate in abortions. When a young couple arrives seeking Dr. Larch's help, Homer is drawn to their world outside the orphanage, where he must confront new challenges and re-evaluate his upbringing.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
TraumaSubstance Abuse

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