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1. What is the significance of Brushy Mountain Road to residents of Pinewood, North Carolina?

Brushy Mountain Road is significant to the residents of Pinewood, North Carolina because it is by far the wealthiest road/area in the town. It is also where J.J. Ferguson, a long-absent but recently returned son of the town, has chosen to build his impressive new mansion.

2. What has happened to the town of Pinewood in recent years?

The town of Pinewood has lost many of its factories, jobs, and residents in recent years, changing from being a fairly prosperous if working-class town to a depressed one where jobs are scarce and more people are falling into poverty.

3. How do Marcus and Sylvia first become connected?

Marcus and Sylvia first become connected when Marcus, a young inmate desperate for any contact, dials Sylvia's number randomly and asks if she would continue speaking with him.

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