Conversation so far:
Are there any interesting aspects about John Updike?
John Updike was recognized for his careful craftsmanship, his unique prose style, and his prolific output – he wrote on average a book a year.
What was John Updike's most prominent theme?
The principal themes in John Updike's work are religion, sex, and America as well as death.

Question: How did the public take to these themes?
Self-contained rewrite: How did the public take to Updike's themes of religion, sex, death, and America?