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Ohio

Stephen Markley
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Ohio

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Stephen Markley

Ohio

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

484

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ohio • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Ohio by Stephen Markley follows a group of individuals returning to their small Ohio town, grappling with their pasts and intertwined lives. Set against a backdrop of political and economic challenges, the narrative explores themes of loss, nostalgia, and the complexity of human relationships as they confront personal and collective histories.

Mysterious

Dark

Gritty

Melancholic

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

4.0

16,187 ratings

71%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Stephen Markley's Ohio receives praise for its vivid portrayal of a Rust Belt town and its complex, intertwining narratives. Critics laud the emotional depth and authentic dialogue. Some note its heavy themes can be overwhelming, but many appreciate its unflinching look at contemporary issues. While a few find its scope ambitious, its storytelling and character development are widely commended.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ohio?

A reader who enjoys Ohio by Stephen Markley likely appreciates gritty, character-driven narratives with a focus on social issues, akin to those found in American Rust by Philipp Meyer or The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. They are drawn to complex portrayals of Midwestern life and crave stories with emotional depth and sharp social commentary.

4.0

16,187 ratings

71%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

484

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ohio • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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