Title: Story of Sexual Experiences, but devoid of Passion!
Product review: I was in college when John Updike published "Rabbit Redux" but I never read it. I may read it to compare it to the disappointing "Villages".Since I haven't read any of Updike's novels, I felt it was about time. The brief and humorous description of Cabot City (Beverly) and Haskell's Crossing (Prides Crossing/Bev. Farms) made it momentarily interesting. However, my dislike of the main character, Owen, made it painful. One would think that the sexual escapades of a successful businessman might be a quick read, but it was just the opposite. Owen lacked passion in his extracurricular activities, or for that matter anything in his life. The one character that I liked, the first wife Phyllis, was "accidently"(suicide?) killed driving to meet her divorce attorney. I don't think Updike was fond on his main character, Owen, and the writing reflects it.I enjoy a good read, and this wasn't one.
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