Irving, John: *1942
The World According to Garp, 1978 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Intermediate
- Vocabulary – Most words are common, everyday English, but there are occasional literary or specialized words that might challenge a non-native speaker.
Sentence Structure – Sentences are mostly standard and straightforward, though Irving sometimes uses longer, descriptive sentences.
Themes and Nuance – Some concepts, humor, or irony may require cultural or contextual understanding, but the language itself isn’t extremely advanced.
Dialogue – The characters often speak in natural, conversational English, which is easier to follow.
- Vocabulary – Most words are common, everyday English, but there are occasional literary or specialized words that might challenge a non-native speaker.
- The language is mostly everyday English with some literary terms, sentences are generally manageable, dialogue is natural, and while themes are nuanced, the text is accessible for learning and comprehension