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 | | Rabbit Angstrom : The Four Novels : Rabbit, Run, Rabbit Redux, Rabbit Is Rich, Rabbit at Rest (Everyman's Library) by John Updike ISBN-10: 9780679444596 ISBN-10: 0-679-44459-9 ISBN-13: 9780679444596 ISBN-13: 978-0-679-44459-6 Hardcover 1995-10-17 Everyman's Library Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Four works in one volume | ||
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No one writes like Updike Sadly, John Updike is no longer with us. He leaves behind a very large body of work behind him, though, which is a solid legacy. The 'Rabbit' novels span a lifetime of an ordinary man who is faced with some extraordinary challenges. 'Rabbit Run' is the first in the series, and it ends on a memorable note. It doesn't exactly urge the reader on, but Updike is such a polished writer, he draws you in and you do want to read more about these characters. Highly recommended. These are not exactly a fast read, but very involving and thought-provoking. I urge any serious reader to read the series. And this is a well-priced grouping. I have bought the books as they've come out, but this is a much more economical way to read the novels. | ||
You can build arm muscles carrying this book I will never buy a four in one book again as it is much too heavy. As for the books, I am finally on the final book of the series. I almost gave up on the first one as I intensely disliked the main character, Rabbit. Still dislike him but I am interested in how his life ends. | ||
Great Literature, Bad Format. Like most dedicated readers, I read at breakfast, in bed and many places in between. The format of "Rabbit Angstrom -- the four novels" is physically impossible! Can't hold the book in bed, impossible to eat and read -- the format is just wrong. I have never thought about the size and shape of a book before -- and how shape and size influence the pleasure of reading. This book is too narrow and too thick to be a pleasure to read. Amazon would do well to find another source - The Everyman's Library format does not lend itself to a four novel set. Too thick, too narrow,too heavy. Never before have I found the "shape" of a book to be important. But it is. This is a book to put on a shelf, not a book to read and re-read. When Updike died, I realized that after Rabbit Run, I had no idea what had happened to Harry. So, I went to Amazon and learned that the shape of a book matters -- not as much as it's contents -- but almost. A four volume boxed set of paperbacks would have meant a great deal to my reading pleasure. I will now buy each of the "Rabbits" as a single volume to re-read at leisure - because Updike is worth it! | ||
Surprised This was a book club selection-we're going back to catch up on the classics-and I was looking forward to reading John Updike. I was very surprised by the rambling of the story; it seemed to be bogged down in unnecessary descriptions throughout the story. The read was not easy but I did finish Rabbit, Run and probably will continue with the remaining three books to see what happens to the characters. | ||
Way Too Heavy It is not the literary content that I refer to. This volume is very uncomfortable to hold. It is 2 1/2 inches thick and 4 1/2 x 8 inches. It is a fat little volume weighing well over a pound. I'm a huge John Updike fan but I will be sending this little dumpling back. | ||