Rabbit, Run

Name: Rabbit, Run
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.9 (3 reviews)
Author: John Updike

Updike's Raw, Poetic Portrait of a Fugitive

Written byJohn Updike

Narrated byArthur Morey

Length12h05m

Release dateDecember 23, 2008

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction

LanguageEnglish

★★★☆★ 3.9 (3 ratings)

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Author	John Updike
Narrator	Arthur Morey
Runtime	12h05m
Published	December 23, 2008
Rating	★★★☆★ 3.9 / 5 (3 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Metaphysical & Visionary, Psychological
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

John Updike's 'Rabbit, Run' is a raw, unflinching exploration of one man's desperate flight from responsibility, narrated with a stark, poetic intensity by Arthur Morey. This audiobook is distinctive in its unapologetic portrayal of protagonist Harry 'Rabbit' Angstrom, a former high school basketball star turned restless family man, as he grapples with the weight of his past and the monotony of his present. Morey's narration, with its subtle shifts in tone and pace, masterfully captures the novel's emotional complexity and Updike's signature, precise prose.

Tags: Literary FictionComing-of-AgeMidcentury AmericaNarrated by Arthur MoreyJohn Updike's MasterpieceRaw Emotion

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Expert narration by Arthur Morey brings every character and scene to life across 12h05m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★☆★

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Arthur Morey's narration is the heart of this audiobook. His voice, at once weary and urgent, perfectly captures the disillusionment and restlessness of Harry 'Rabbit' Angstrom. Morey's ability to convey the nuances of Updike's prose is remarkable, from the novel's stark, almost biblical opening to its haunting, lyrical conclusion. The pacing is steady, allowing the story's emotional weight to build organically. However, some listeners may find the narrative's relentless focus on Rabbit's self-absorption challenging. Despite this, 'Rabbit, Run' is a powerful exploration of masculinity, responsibility, and the American Dream, expertly brought to life by Morey's narration.

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