Couples
Book • 1968
Couples is a 1968 novel by John Updike that explores the lives of ten married couples in the small Massachusetts town of Tarbox.
The novel delves into themes of infidelity, social change, and the impact of the sexual revolution on American society.
It is known for its frank portrayal of sex and relationships, set against the backdrop of significant historical events like the Kennedy assassination.
The novel delves into themes of infidelity, social change, and the impact of the sexual revolution on American society.
It is known for its frank portrayal of sex and relationships, set against the backdrop of significant historical events like the Kennedy assassination.
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Mentioned by Diana Evans as a book that validated her desire to write about the domestic lives of the black British middle class.
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