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OF THE FARM
OF THE FARM
Author: John Updike
"When a book like this comes along, a critic must, before attempting anything else, raise his voice in a halloo of praise. In OF THE FARM, his fourth novel, John Updike has achieved a sureness of touch, a suppleness of style and a subtlety of vision that is gained by few writers of fiction. He has seen his subject and shaped his form with a cl...  more »
ISBN: 183739
Publication Date: 1965
Pages: 127
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Publisher: Fawcett Crest Book
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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This is an engaging book. It's language is so deftly crafted that I wanted to read each and every line slowly and deliberately - because if I hurried through this small book, I would miss the subtle nuances of the characters' unique personalities. Going 'back to the farm' is an eye-opening adventure, one that echoed my own going back to the small town where I was raised. A good read.
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One of Updike's earlier works--fine fiction.


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