Chances Are . . . A novel
Chances Are . . . A novel by Richard Russo is published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on July 7, 2020, and spans 320 pages in English. This narrative follows three men in their late sixties, who reunite on Martha’s Vineyard, where their long-standing friendship is tested by the secrets they each harbor. The story unfolds against the backdrop of their college days in the sixties, revealing how their diverse paths have led them to this moment of reflection and revelation.
Readers will find a blend of friendship and mystery as the characters confront their past and the unresolved events of a Memorial Day weekend in 1971. The novel explores themes of nostalgia and the complexities of life choices, all while maintaining Russo’s signature blend of humor and humanity. With elements of literary fiction, this book invites contemplation on the significant moments that shape our lives, making it a thoughtful addition to the genre.
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A NATIONAL BESTSELLER from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls • Three men in their late sixties—old friends from college, each with a secret—come together on Martha’s Vineyard in this “gripping, wise, and wonderful summer treat.” (The Boston Globe).
“A cascade of charm…. Russo is an undeniably endearing writer, and chances are this story will draw you back to the most consequential moments in your own life.” —The Washington Post
One beautiful September day, three men in their late sixties convene on Martha’s Vineyard, friends ever since meeting in college in the sixties. They couldn’t have been more different then, or even today—Lincoln’s a commercial real estate broker, Teddy a tiny-press publisher, and Mickey is a musician beyond his rockin’ age. But each man holds his own secrets, in addition to the monumental mystery that none of them has ever stopped puzzling over since a Memorial Day weekend right here on the Vineyard in 1971. Now, forty-five years later, three lives and that of a significant other are put on display while the distant past confounds the present in a relentless squall of surprise and discovery. Shot through with Russo’s trademark comedy and humanity, Chances Are . . . introduces a new level of suspense and menace that will quicken the reader’s heartbeat throughout this absorbing saga.
Look for Richard Russo’s new book, Somebody’s Fool, coming soon.
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