Book Description: The first and second novels in John Updikeâs acclaimed quartet of Rabbit booksânow in one marvelous volume.RABBIT, RUNâBrilliant and poignant . . . By his compassion, clarity of insight, and crystal-bright prose, [Updike] makes Rabbitâs sorrow his and out own.ââThe Washington PostâPrecise, graceful, stunning, he is an athlete of words and images. He is also an impeccable observer of thoughts and feelings.ââThe Village VoiceRABBIT REDUXâ âGreat in love, in art, boldness, freedom, wisdom, kindness, exceedingly rich in intelligence, wit, imagination, and feelingâa great and beautiful thing . . .â these hyperboles (quoted from a letter written long ago by Thomas Mann) come to mind after reading John Updikeâs Rabbit Redux.ââThe New York Times Book ReviewâUpdike owns a rare verbal genius, a gifted intelligence and a sense of tragedy made bearable by wit. . . . A masterpiece.ââTime