A Son of the Circus

Circus Child (Original Title: A Son of the Circus) is published in 1995, eighth novel by John Irving, translated by Irene Rumler.

A native of India and lives in Germany, Dr. Daruwalla regularly spends several months in Bombay to operate there in a clinic for crippled children and after the dwarf gene - to look - a genetic marker for dwarfism. The action continues with the discovery of a corpse on a golf course by Dr. Daruwalla preferred clubs. The doctor is drawn into the investigation.

Theoretically, circus child a detective story, the main plot is accompanied by several partially equal subplots. The Jesuit twin brother of fellow with Dr. Daruwalla actor John D. first visit to India and two street children are to be accommodated in a circus.

For Irving typical elements such grotesque scenes, freedom of movement and an ensemble of quirky secondary characters are also found in circus child. The ongoing presence in the story is constantly interrupted by flashbacks in the form of memories of people.