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The Widows of Eastwick
The Widows of Eastwick | John Updike
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After traveling the world to exotic lands, Alexandra, Jane, and Sukie -- now widowed but still witches -- return to the Rhode Island seaside town of Eastwick, "the scene of their primes," site of their enchanted mischief more than three decades ago. Diabolical Darryl Van Horne is gone, and what was once a center of license and liberation is now a "haven of wholesomeness" populated by hockey moms and househusbands acting out against the old ways of their own absent, experimenting parents. With spirits still willing but flesh weaker, the three women must confront a powerful new counterspell of conformity. In this wicked and wonderful novel, John Updike is as his very best - a legendary mster of literary magic up to his old delightful tricks.
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Ladygodiva7
Widows of Eastwick | John Updike
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Good so far!

AmyG It‘s a good book. 6y
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Ladygodiva7
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Booker approves 😼 @LiteraryLona #HocusPocusSwap

TEArificbooks I have a dog named Booker, a Border Collie! 6y
Ladygodiva7 Aww! 6y
rather_be_reading 😍😍🎃🎃 ty for participating! 6y
Ladygodiva7 Thank you for asking!! 6y
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KharaMercedes
Widows of Eastwick | John Updike
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Mehso-so

First third was a big drab, but once the ladies returned to their old stomping grounds, it picked up. Updike‘s projection of female sexuality is always... interesting. This book focuses more on aging and sexuality which is a refreshing twist compared to the original.