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Villages

John Updike
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Villages

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

Book Brief

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John Updike

Villages

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

321

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • 20th century

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.6

1,507 ratings

46%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Villages by John Updike presents a detailed exploration of suburban life and complex relationships. Readers appreciate Updike's eloquent prose and insightful character development. However, some critique the novel for its slow pacing and nostalgic focus, which may not appeal to all. Overall, it highlights the intricacies and monotony of intimate community dynamics.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Villages?

A reader who enjoys Villages by John Updike is likely drawn to introspective narratives exploring middle-class American life and relationships. Similar audiences might appreciate Richard Ford's The Sportswriter or Philip Roth's American Pastoral for their nuanced depictions of personal and societal complexities.

3.6

1,507 ratings

46%

Loved it

35%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

321

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • 20th century

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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