The CIDER HOUSE RULES

About “The CIDER HOUSE RULES”

Set in rural Maine in the early 20th century, the novel follows Dr. Wilbur Larch, an obstetrician and director of an orphanage in the town of St. Clouds. It also centers on Homer, his favorite orphan who remains unadopted. The story explores the lives of the characters within the orphanage and the relationships that develop there. The novel was published in 1985 by John Irving.