The Taste of Metal

The Maples Stories is a collection of eighteen narratives by John Updike that explores the emotional intricacies of a marriage between Joan and Richard Maple. Beginning with their early years together in "Snowing in Greenwich Village," the stories delve into their experiences of joy, challenges of parenting, and the realities of infidelity over two decades. In one notable installment, Richard's choice to drive intoxicated with his wife and another woman in the car highlights the complexities and tensions within their relationship, set against a snowy backdrop.