We are all connected. That's what I like to explore and put into stories. Although the focus of this novel is supposed to be plot, Crutcher sites character as his primary focus and plot as developing somewhere along the line. Even if plot is not his main focus, the elements of plot in Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes comes to life. The progressive plot is filled with complications, which creates numerous peaks and no true climax.
Exposition is given at the beginning as well as in flashbacks.
Crutcher's plot is strongest in terms of conflict.