CULTURE & COMEDY

John Updike Pens Novel, Called “Terrorist.” Critics Laud Originality

Adding another semiprecious stone to his distinguished crown as a royal purveyor of uneasy fictions, John Updike is touting the publication of his new novel, titled “Terrorist.”

Since you may be uncertain about the subject of the book, it’s about a young terrorist in, of all places, America.

In case you’re intrigued about whether Mr. Updike finds something sympathetic in his portrait of the terrorist, he certainly does.

If you’re wondering why he couldn’t think of something more original to write about, even something he might conceivably tout as a credible inspiration, you need only look at the smiling gentleman as he proudly proffers the tome.

And, if you’re uncertain about whether or not you’ll read it, we leave you to sort through the dos and don’ts of your generously curious mind.

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