This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust cover is unmarked, grey cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Cider House Rules is a novel by John Irving, first published in 1985. Widely regarded as one of Irving’s most acclaimed works, it was adapted into a successful film in 1999. Irving wrote the screenplay for the adaptation, earning an Academy Award for his work. The novel is set primarily in rural Maine during the first half of the 20th century and follows the life of Homer Wells, an orphan raised in an orphanage run by Dr. Wilbur Larch. As Homer grows older, he begins to question his mentor’s actions and the rules of the world around him. Irving masterfully interweaves multiple storylines, crafting a compelling narrative that is both thought-provoking and deeply human.