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The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1997, and was written by richard russo. Russo is considered by many to be the best contemporary writer of smalltown american life. Listen to everybodys fool audiobook streaming online free. A gloriously funny and involving fourth novel from the author of such comfortableasoldshoes fictions as mohawk 1986 and nobodys fool 1993. Join others for a discussion of another book written by one of the extraordinary 20182019 author. Mar 15, 2020 richard russo paints a man for whom its all over from all sides and still he does not want to commit suicide.
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