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Rabbit Angstrom: A Tetrology: Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; Rabbit Is Rich; Rabbit at Rest
by John Updike

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Edition: Hardcover
Publisher: Everyman's Library (1995-10-17)
ISBN-10/ISBN-13: 0679444599 / 9780679444596
Average Customer Review: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 35 reviews.
Amazon.com Sales Rank: 49092

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Four works in one volume


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Average Customer Review: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 35 reviews.

5 of 5 stars Interesting -- This "Redux" Contains Material Excluded from Orginal Published Version (esb100)
As I recently read all four of the Rabbit novels (and Rabbit Remembered) in paperback, I borrowed the Tetralogy from the library only to read Updike's Introduction, explaining his work on the four novels. And I'm glad I read the Intro, as Updike reveals therein that the Tetralogy version of Rabbit Redux has reinserted a lengthy passage, featuring Rabbit, Run's Rev. Jack Eccles, edited out of the original version, and thus not found in any printing of Redux issued up until the Tetralogy. The passage occurs very near the end of Section II, "Jill"; as originally published, Rabbit leaves his parents' home and takes the bus back to his house, with the bus trip taking only two paragraphs. In the Intro of the Tetralogy, though, Updike writes that he "ha[s] restored to Redux an omitted brief appearance by Jack Eccles, who almost became the co-protagonist of Rabbit's first outing, and whose own 'outing' seemed to deserve a place in the full report." The Tetralogy's version of Redux thus contains the omitted passage, in which Rabbit and Rev. Eccles run into each other on the bus and engage in a long conversation as to what each has been up to the past 10 years. Considering Eccles' importance to the first novel, I was delighted to read his reappearance in Redux and am curious as why this passage was edited in the first place. For this reason alone, Tetralogy's version of Redux is worth a look, even if you've read Redux separately.
5 of 5 stars No one writes like Updike (Scott FS)
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.
3 of 5 stars You can build arm muscles carrying this book (diva)
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.
4 of 5 stars Great Literature, Bad Format. (Pierce H. Thompson)
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!
3 of 5 stars Surprised (Sarah L. Stark)
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.

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