Book summaryUpdike's 18th novel is an apocalyptic view of the future that takes place in the year 2020, after a nuclear war with China that has reduced American politics and government to rival bands of itinerant warlords. Ben Turnbull lives in a well-to-do suburb of Boston with his wife Gloria and their five children. They pay protection money in lieu of taxes, and manage to live a normal enough life, one that has room for the Updikean themes of infidelity, despair, ennui, and nostalgia. Media reviews"Never less than readable, but not nearly the book it might have been. Minor Updike." |
Toward the End of Timeby Updike, John
Book desription: Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A: Ballantine Books, 1998. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Smooth covers with mild shelf wear and a little curl at the edges. Smooth spine. Clean, tight and square.
Bookseller Terms of Sale
Returns accepted if seller is contacted within 7 days of receipt. Buyer pays postage on returns unless merchandise received does not match original description. If paying with check or money order, payment must be received and verified before order can ship. |
|||||
(US)Similar books
 |
 |
 |
 |
