Book Review -- Chances Are...

Chances Are…by Richard Russo Three friends who met in college in the 1960s reunite on Martha’s Vineyard. Now 66 they have some time to rehash what happened to their old friend Jacy who had been an integral part of their group and the woman they were all in love with. As the story unfolds we get a good look at the men these three friends have become. And we learn that things aren’t quite what they appeared to be back in 1971, however the power of friendship endures. Perhaps not one of Russo’s best but worth the trip anyway. Russo has a knack for writing people. If you haven’t read Nobody’s Fool, or seen the film starring Paul Newman, I recommend both. Both are character driven and Russo nails small town America. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Empire Falls which is a good read as well. Carol Lloyd is the Director of the Churchill County Library. She feels lucky to be working around all the books (and ideas) the library contains.       Never miss the local news -- read more on The Fallon Post home page. If you enjoy The Fallon Post, please support our effort to provide local, independent news and make a contribution today.  Your contribution makes possible this online news source for all things Fallon.