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Part 1: “Home”

Part 1, Chapters 1-6

Plum Bun Part 1, Chapters 1-6 Summary & Analysis

Part 2: “Market”

Part 2, Chapters 1-7

Plum Bun Part 2, Chapters 1-7 Summary & Analysis

Part 3: “Plum Bun”

Part 3, Chapters 1-5

Plum Bun Part 3, Chapters 1-5 Summary & Analysis

Part 4: “Home Again”

Part 4, Chapters 1-6

Plum Bun Part 4, Chapters 1-6 Summary & Analysis

Part 5: “Market Is Done”

Part 5, Chapters 1-3

Plum Bun Part 5, Chapters 1-3 Summary & Analysis

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Plum Bun: A Novel Without a Moral

Plum Bun: A Novel Without a Moral