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Main Characters and Their Development

• Archie Ferguson - the main character of the book, whose life is presented in four different versions. In each version, Archie faces different circumstances and makes various decisions, leading to different outcomes in his life. In one version, he becomes a writer, in another a journalist, in the third a bookstore owner, and in the fourth, he dies young. Archie's development in each version shows how random events and choices can influence a person's fate.
• Rose Ferguson - Archie's mother, who plays an important role in his life. Depending on the version of events, she can be a supportive and loving mother or a woman experiencing difficult times and conflicts with her son.
• Stanley Ferguson - Archie's father, who also undergoes various trials and changes in different versions of his son's life. His relationship with Archie ranges from close and supportive to distant and conflicted.
• Amy Schneider - a friend and love interest of Archie in some versions of his life. Her relationship with Archie develops differently depending on the circumstances, sometimes leading to long-term relationships and sometimes ending in separation.
• Noah Marks - a friend of Archie, who in different versions of his life can be either a close friend or just an acquaintance. His influence on Archie and their friendship depend on how events unfold in the protagonist's life.