The Widows of Eastwick: A Novel Audiobook

" This book is well written and enjoyable, but probably better read out loud. It is too slow moving for my taste. I also had trouble with the timeline jumping ahead with no warning, no explanation. "

" Very different from what I expected. There was so much more sex and sexual talk (very detailed) than I had thought would be there. There were some interesting sections, but I basically listened to it because I had begun it (hate to give up on a book). "

" just as wonderful as Witches of Eastwick. I had often wondered what happened next. "

" I'm very much enjoying this! "

" I liked this book better than The Witches of Eastwick. For some reason it was easier to swallow and the "witches" were better characters in this one. Either way it was not the best; just good enough. "

" The witches are now in their late sixties and recently widowed. I read the original years ago, maybe in the late eighties? I may have to revisit it. Nothing profound in this book. Read it, or not. "

" I read the Witches of Eastwick after seeing the movie. I loved the book. But I guess those days really are are dead and gone. This sequel is about loss and the meathook realities of aging. The witches are in their seventies at the start of the book, all widowed and mostly estranged from their respective adult children and grandchildren. I cannot recommend it as a good read. It is, however, still Updike and if you are a fan you may find it worth reading on that alone. "

" Well written but contrived. Seemed to be Updike's death book - lots of opinions. "

" Despite repulsive characters, major and minor, and lots of electronic mumbo jumbo, it was great fun to read. Maybe I'll reread The Witches of Eastwick. "

" Interesting how the 3 returned to their power and the motives that drove them. The travel logs were a little much at times. I'm not sure I'm really into Updike but I read this to finish the witches off. "

" Pointless and poorly edited. Don't waste your time. I gave up after the 2nd chapter and skimming the last chapter. Jeez. "

" I feel a need to go back and refresh my memory on his first! Just heard he died!! "

" Followup to Witches of Eastwick "

" Good John Updike humor - and comments on getting older...if you liked Witches of Eastwick, you will enjoy this. "

" I've had a really tough time getting through this. The characters are not very likable, and the story is at times very very slow. "

" not up to John Updike's standards "

" I didn't get much out of this book. There was some nice prose here and there after getting used to the profligate use of commas in the first few pages, but that's about it. Not a particularly riveting story, nor the most compelling writing I've read about dotage. "

" Well - John Updike seems to have lost his pisazz (spelling?). The book is disappointing in its mellow pace and content - yes I get it - the women are older now - but - maybe he doesn't get older women. "

" Fun! Fun! Fun! Fun! Mean! Fun! Only don't read it if you're feeling bummed out about, like, getting spider veins and requiring the occasional laxative. "

" The Witches of Eastwick return to the scene of the crime as old ladies, whip up a little magic and return to their lives. An interesting take on old age. "

" Not as good as the first installment "

" Acabei de ler este livro no dia 14/03/2010 "

" not as exciting as the witches but updike is so writerly, so what! "

" I really like the way Updike writes but his characters seemed very emotionless and tiring. It was an okay story but a little depressing. "

" Another fun book...listened to it in my car on CD. "

" No Jack Nicholson! Not worth the time! "

" Blech. I made a valiant effort, but gave up about 2/3 of the way through-- I feel like John Updike is now that guy that's old enough that he feels he can get away with being homophobic, mildly racist, misogynistic, and crass. Loved Witches Of Eastwick, loathed Widows Of Eastwick. "

" Liked it even better than witches. "

" I didn't get much out of this book. There was some nice prose here and there after getting used to the profligate use of commas in the first few pages, but that's about it. Not a particularly riveting story, nor the most compelling writing I've read about dotage. "

" As the book went on, I got more and more interested, but for me a lot of it just seemed to drag on. While many enjoy extremely detailed descriptions and explanations, which this book is full of, I just don't have the patience for it. :-) "

" Updike's gifts are still evident but I got bored with this one. "

" This week has not been a good one for my book choices, This is the second of three false starts. I simply could not get into this book. Just too twee. "

" I liked Witches because the women had actual power. Here, they only seem bogged down by the aging process. Don't we gain wisdom as we age, or do we only descend into despair? Still, it was a pleasure to revisit this trio, and see how their lives have turned out. "

" I loved this, not quite as much as The Witches of Eastwick (which was the first Updike I ever read and came as something of a revelation). There is something extremely comforting in Updike's prose. "

" A good sequel to the first one - the book is more about growing older, feminism, and close friendships than about witches. "