Ohio by Stephen Markley

512 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

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Ohio by Stephen Markley is a gripping and stimulating novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex, character-driven stories that explore the darker aspects of adulthood, addiction, and the struggles of disaffected youth, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those who enjoy character-driven narratives that tackle tough themes with nuance and sensitivity.

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One sweltering night in 2013, four former high school classmates converge on their hometown in northeastern Ohio.There’s Bill Ashcraft, a passionate, drug-abusing young activist whose flailing ambitions have taken him from Cambodia to Zuccotti Par...

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Community Reviews

3.92
based on 1,447 reviews

Moods

dark: 95%

emotional: 61%

sad: 60%

mysterious: 56%

tense: 52%

reflective: 44%

challenging: 36%

adventurous: 8%

funny: 4%

hopeful: 1%

informative: 1%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

4% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
55% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

57% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

95% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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