Captivating ... Omniscient, sweeping, almost defiantly sentimental, Buckeye is a reminder of the deep pleasure of following a cast of characters over their entire lives ... Ryan’s wide-angle approach complements his evocative yet tranquil style ... The author clearly loves these people, and he makes the safe bet that you will, too ... Indelible characters.
I loved Buckeye ... Masterfully detailed ... I felt less like a reader and more like an observer, an embedded one who hoped for the best but feared the worst for the denizens of Bonhomie ... I didn't want to leave the pages...and neither will you.
Affecting and nuanced ... The narrative deftly blends in surprising twists and insights as it follows seemingly ordinary people living seemingly typical lives, resulting in a tale that comes across as absolutely authentic and deeply satisfying.
Brings equal joy and pathos ... draws the reader into its time and place and simply beguiles. This chronicle of leaving and loss, loving and forgiving, burns slowly and hopefully until the end.
he novel’s only flaw is a deliberate pace that may leave many readers wishing it had proceeded more swiftly to its undeniably moving final scenes. An earnest and empathetic family drama.
