--- product_id: 56848866 title: "Marry Me: A Romance" brand: "john updike" price: "138 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/56848866-marry-me-a-romance store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Marry Me: A Romance **Brand:** john updike **Price:** 138 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Marry Me: A Romance by john updike - **How much does it cost?** 138 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/56848866-marry-me-a-romance) ## Best For - john updike enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john updike brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Marry Me: A Romance ## Images ![Marry Me: A Romance - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41S66hKFmZL.jpg) ![Marry Me: A Romance - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31sd7NY-1YL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant Writing With Lots of Sex, Lots of Angst and a Bit of Tedium *by C***Y on Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2017* This book is titled "Marry Me: A Romance," but it should be titled "Marry Me: Anatomy of an Affair." It's 1962. Jerry and Ruth are married with three children. Richard and Sally are married with three children. They live rich, privileged, affluent lives in a rich, privileged and affluent Connecticut town. Jerry and Sally have an affair. The first two chapters detail that affair--mostly lots of sex in lots of places. And angst. Lots of angst, too. Then we see the affair through the eyes of Ruth. And then Richard. And then...well, no spoilers here.While it is tedious in many parts, author John Updike does a brilliant job of capturing each character's emotions--from the giddiness of new love (especially illicit love) to the hurt, anger and betrayal that results. Because of the extraordinary writing, the reader can sympathize with each character.Updike has long been known for exploring the emotional and sexual discord of 30-somethings living in the miasma of 1960s American suburbia. That was when fathers worked, mothers stayed home and boredom struck. Boredom (and money)=trouble. It's a quick read and an interesting trip to a place that no longer exists. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Marital dilemma (4.2 *s) *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2008* This book is remindful of the author's earlier "Couples," which too involved adulterous relations among suburban couples. However, the focus of this book is far more narrow involving only two families and is much more dialog intensive giving a clearer window into the full range of emotions experienced by these people.Jerry and Ruth Conant and Richard and Sally Mathias are thirty-something's with three children in each family. The focus of the book is the affair of Jerry and Sally. At times they seem certain of their love and eventual marriage. Yet others are involved for whom genuine affections exist and doubts continually arise, not only as to practicalities but also as to understanding their true and long-term feelings. Some of the scenes are lengthy and it is fair to say can be tedious. The dialog seems endless and repetitious, constantly reviewing the same points and feelings - and it all seems very realistic. The dialog really draws the reader into their dilemma.The book is really quite insightful concerning marriage in so far as it goes, but it is inconclusive. What to do when a seemingly better marital fit arises after many years is a subject far larger than one novel can solve. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Marry Me *by B***I on Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2017* I enjoyed the exploration of human emotions and the confusion they cause. Jerry’s confusion about who to love seemed to leave him alone. Maybe that is how we all live? --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/56848866-marry-me-a-romance](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/56848866-marry-me-a-romance) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*