Les Veuves d'Eastwick (Pocket Book)

The story weaves magical realism into the characters' mourning process. Did this fusion deepen the sense of loss or feel distracting at times?

Their journeys felt both personal and mythic, making me wonder what prompted Updike to approach these themes in this way.

While I appreciated the depth, I wondered if the slower sections were intentional to build atmosphere or a challenge for the reader.