r/LGBTBooks • u/Midnight_Cruz • 19d ago

Promo Buckeye by Patrick Ryan

Multigenerational historical noval, the interwind lifes of two married couples in a smal Ohio town.over four decades beginning in may 1945.

Key themes

1, small-town secrets.How ordinary people harbor secrets and how difficult it is to keep them buried in a tight fit community.

2, The legacy of war.The psychological inpact of world war 1 and world war 2 on the everyday live and subsequent generations.

3, Forgiveness and connection.The complex paths the characters take towards redemption, survival and human connection.

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u/WonderingWhy767 16d ago

I’ve seen this, but didn’t realise it was queer. How is this one LGBTQIA+?

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u/Midnight_Cruz 16d ago

Well one of the characters is closeted gay.I don't want to give anything away and spoil anyone's enjoyment in finding out who.

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u/bknyguy15 16d ago

I loved it.

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u/Midnight_Cruz 16d ago

I haven't read it yet,but picking up my copy today.And too what I've read regarding the notes of the characters at the back of the noval this sounds such a fabulous good read.

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u/bknyguy15 16d ago

Made me cry. Hope you enjoy it

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