Gary Gerlacher

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Overview

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Last Patient of the Night Summary and Study Guide

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Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Chapters 1-12

Last Patient of the Night Chapters 1-12 Summary & Analysis

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Chapters 13-24

Last Patient of the Night Chapters 13-24 Summary & Analysis

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Chapters 25-35

Last Patient of the Night Chapters 25-35 Summary & Analysis

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Chapters 36-45

Last Patient of the Night Chapters 36-45 Summary & Analysis

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Chapters 46-56

Last Patient of the Night Chapters 46-56 Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

Last Patient of the Night Character Analysis

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Themes

Last Patient of the Night Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

Last Patient of the Night Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

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Book Club Questions

Last Patient of the Night Book Club Questions