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Richard Russo: Empire Falls
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In his novel Empire Falls, author Richard Russo tells the stories of Empire Grill manager Miles Roby and the residents of a blue-collar town in Maine. In this interview, Russo discusses the character development of Roby, what he wanted to accomplish with the novel, his connection to Roby, and more.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Just discovered Empire falls, this introduces the author and adds a lot of depth.