4 lives are upended by an impulsive kiss in the epic novel 'Buckeye'
- Posted on September 10, 2025
- By NPR
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4 lives are upended by an impulsive kiss in the epic novel 'Buckeye'

Patrick Ryan's novel focuses on two married couples and stretches from pre-WWII to the close of the 20th century, capturing both the sweep of history and the mundane particularity of everyday life.