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Commonwealth is a novel by Ann Patchett that follows the lives of six people connected through a single event



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Commonwealth is a novel by Ann Patchett that follows the lives of six people connected through a single event. The story begins with Bert Cousins showing up uninvited to Franny Keating's christening party, where he kisses her mother, Beverly. This sets off a chain reaction of events that will shape the lives of all involved for years to come. Through the years, we follow Franny and her siblings as they grow up and form relationships with each other and their parents' new spouses. We also get glimpses into Bert's life as he struggles to stay connected to his children while dealing with his own personal issues. In the end, we see how these characters have been shaped by their shared history and how it has ultimately brought them closer together in an unlikely family bond.