John Updike: 1932 - 2009

Updike’s hallmark was his glittering, gloriously vivid style. He had an extraordinary talent for spotting detail, for capturing the slightest shift in light or in a character’s mood.
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Updike's hallmark was his glittering, gloriously vivid style. He had an extraordinary talent for spotting detail, for capturing the slightest shift in light or in a character's mood.

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