Buckeye May 2026

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

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 A single stolen kiss on the day of

Set in the fictional town of , the novel spans several decades from World War II through the Vietnam War. the trauma of war

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