Rabbit, Run by John Updike
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Book Reviews of Rabbit, Run
Book Review: THIS RABBIT STILL RUNS
Summary: 5 Stars
As an author with my debut novel in its initial release, I am amazed by works like John Updike's RABBIT, RUN that seem fresh forever. Published originally over four decades ago, it captures its time and its place with utter accuracy yet the novel still applies to our society that has been transformed in many significant ways since Rabbit Angstrom first appeared on the literary scene. While he is destined for greater material success in Updike's later Rabbit novels, Rabbit is a salesman living a marginal life with an alcoholic wife in RABBIT, RUN. Brilliant prose stylist that he is, Updike spins a winning story about these characters, and it is a story that will seemingly survive upon the American literary landscape for as long as there are readers of fine books.Book Review: An Auspicious Start of a Singular Adult Life
Summary: 5 Stars
Out onto the late afternoon basketball court comes Rabbit Angstrom, once the high school basketball star, cool and lethal, and now -- a nobody about to live out his life in the small town that once loved him. Rabbit asks politely to be allowed into the action and is politely tolerated. He's looking perhaps for some of the old glory, but he sees that it's all over for him. He had better just mosey along into the sunset of adulthood. Not Rabbit. Not on your tintype. Get ready for the roller coaster ride of your literary life as Rabbit defies the gods, the muses, good sense and well-meaning mentors. He must make a run for it or the mundane will devour him.Book Review: A masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
The hero of this tale is unwilling to accept a life of quite desperation with his bland alcoholic wife and he runs, but in running away he only further complicates his existence. He does not appreciate the relationship between his actions and the trouble he gets himself into. His good looks and athletic ability that were a blessing to him in high school become a curse when he becomes an adult, because with his looks it is too easy for him to enter into relationships that he lacks the maturity to handle. The responsibilities that often result from these relationships, such as marriage and children, simply overwhelm him.Book Review: One of my all-time favorites!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book, my first by Updike, in 1994. I read it again a few years later and finished rereading for a 3rd time now. It is, in a word, tremendous. The story of a person stuck in the rut of middle-class life who wants to escape to the excitement of his youth is a classic one, and one many people can connect with. Who hasn't thought about packing up, quitting their job, leaving their family, and hitting the road for some adventure? That's exactly what Rabbit does and his journey is a fascinating one. I loved the other books in the series but felt 'Rabbit is Rich' was of lesser caliber than the others.Book Review: Updike pushes the comfort level.
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't believe so many people have panned this book because they don't like the main character. Maybe they see too much of themselves in the book because some of the relationships in their lives are similar to the one Harry Angstrom has with his wife. Marriage is a living thing and it is often not pretty. This book captures life or at least a dark portion of it. If you want a feel good story don't pick it up. If you want a interesting piece of literature that will resonate with you then don't be shy.