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John Updike Brings Rabbit to Rest

Book critic John Leonard reviews the fourth, and final installment in John Updike's Rabbit novels, Rabbit at Rest. Leonard says the first book was nearly perfect; this one is too concerned with capturing every aspect of the 1980s -- whether or not those references serve the story.

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Other segments from the episode on October 9, 1990

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 9, 1990: Interview with Blaine Harden; Commentary on John Lennon's musical influences; Interview with Steve O'Donnell; Review of John Updike's novel "Rabbit at…

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