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Seek My Face

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Seek My Face
First edition
AuthorJohn Updike
PublisherKnopf

Seek My Face is a 2002 book by John Updike.[1][2]

Synopsis

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The novel follows the life of Hope Chafetz, an elderly artist who is being interviewed by a journalist. During the interview Hope discusses her many marriages, one of which is to a famous painter.

Reception

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In a review for New York Times Michiko Kakutani criticized the book's characters, which she felt were unbelievable.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Review: Seek my Face by John Updike". the Guardian. 2003-04-19. Retrieved 2018-01-26.
  2. ^ Mars-Jones, Adam (2003-04-27). "Observer review: Seek My Face by John Updike". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-01-26.
  3. ^ Kakutani, Michiko (2002-11-12). "BOOKS OF THE TIMES; Roman à Clef Sketches Jackson Pollock's Downward Spiral". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-01-26.