Richard Russo

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Novel

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Background

Chances Are . . . Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Prologue and Chapters 1-4

Chances Are . . . Prologue and Chapters 1-4 Summary & Analysis

Chapters 5-10

Chances Are . . . Chapters 5-10 Summary & Analysis

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Chapters 11-17

Chances Are . . . Chapters 11-17 Summary & Analysis

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Chapter 18 Chances Are . . . Chapter 18 Summary & Analysis

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Chapters 19-21

Chances Are . . . Chapters 19-21 Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

Chances Are . . . Character Analysis

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