Rabbit, Run [Paperback]

John Updike (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1960

Three novels by John Updike

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Fawcett Publications; First Thus edition (1960)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449234061
• ISBN-13: 978-0449234068
• ASIN: B000IMHQ7K
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #703,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Written in the year of my birth, February 11, 2010

By 

L.K.Mackin "Tumbling Leaf Press - Smart Books... (Bellevue, Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rabbit, Run (Paperback)

My local library put out a reading challenge to read any book written in the year you were born. How strange to think that while my parents were expecting me, John Updike was writing this! I had not read Updike before and I was absolutely struck by the intensity and beauty of his prose.

This book is the story of an average guy who was a basketball star in high school and now sells vegetable peelers. He has a child and a pregnant wife. Feeling trapped, he tries to run away but can't quite take the big step. Instead, he ends up living with what must have been at that time called a 'loose woman'. Things tumble downhill for Rabbit, his wife, and his lover. Eventually, Rabbit returns to his wife but his troubles are far from over. In a mind-blowing climactic scene, the worst possible thing happens.

I will definitely be reading the rest of the books in the series. Poor Rabbit. It really isn't his fault, and yet, it all sort of is.

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story, December 26, 2008

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A. Antunez (USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a fascinating look at one character's life. I found myself reading it, then going away from the book, but always coming back. I like the fact the the main character is flawed and I could really relate to some of his angst. It's a long read, but I good one.