This paper examines how, in his novel, "Villages," John Updike tells the
life story of a man named Owen Mackenzie. Owen is
a typical '
guy's guy' in that he enjoys and yearns for a good drink and sexy women, fast cars, and a high-paying job. Although at some point in his married
life, he takes things too far, casting his moral upbringing to the side and plunging headlong into adultery and rather careless living, which negatively affects the lives of many others. Outline Personal Review of the Book Themes Present in the Book Criticisms and Reviews by Professionals Summary and Biography of John Updike Works Cited