The Fourth Hand

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:John_Irving
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:character_arc the supporting cast
Doris's journey
Patrick's growth
gptkbp:character_relationships Patrick and Doris
Patrick and his father
Patrick and his love interests
gptkbp:critical_reception mixed reviews
gptkbp:cultural_references gptkb:entertainment_industry
family dynamics
medical ethics
gptkbp:director not specified
gptkbp:film_adaptation_cast not specified
gptkbp:film_adaptation_genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Until_I_Find_You
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Fourth Hand
gptkbp:influences American culture
magical realism
surrealism
gptkbp:isbn 9780743203683
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character Patrick Wallingford
gptkbp:motif hands
search for identity
loss and recovery
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
flashbacks
metafiction
foreshadowing
gptkbp:notable_quote " Life is a series of choices."
gptkbp:page_count gptkb:368
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:A_Widow_for_One_Year
gptkbp:protagonist_occupation television reporter
gptkbp:published gptkb:2001
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Simon_&_Schuster
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:2004
gptkbp:setting gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:setting_time late 20th century
gptkbp:significant_event hand transplant
gptkbp:symbolism the media
the heart
the hand
gptkbp:theme gptkb:loss
gptkb:identity
love
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Irving
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4