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'Buckeye' review: Patrick Ryan's epic captures the ... - NPR

A single stolen kiss on the day of Germany's surrender intertwines the lives of two couples: Cal and Becky Jenkins, and Margaret and Felix Salt. buckeye

Set in the fictional town of , the novel spans several decades from World War II through the Vietnam War. 'Buckeye' review: Patrick Ryan's epic captures the

The recent release of by Patrick Ryan has sparked significant buzz as a sweeping, character-driven epic. Most reviewers praise its "luminous and tender" prose, while some found the hefty 500-page length a bit of a slow burn. 📖 The Heart of the Story the trauma of war

Family secrets, identity, the trauma of war, and how quiet, "ordinary" lives are shaped by major historical events. ⭐ Critical Consensus