Rabbit Is Rich by John Updike
The book follows the life of a former high school basketball star, who is now in his mid-forties and has inherited a Toyota dealership from his father-in-law. He is living a comfortable life with his wife and son in Brewer, Pennsylvania during the late 1970s. The story unfolds as he navigates through his midlife crisis, dealing with his rebellious son, his longing for his old mistress, and his own insecurities and dissatisfaction. The narrative provides a deep dive into the protagonist's thoughts and feelings, offering a detailed examination of middle-class American life during this era.
The 383rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 450-560
- Words
- 135,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 4th on What Is the Best Work of American Fiction of the Last 25 Years? (New York Times)
- 8th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 43rd on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 52nd on The Top 10: The Greatest Books of All Time (The Top 10 (Book))
- 538th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years (Parade Magazine)
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)