Questions About Ohio

by Stephen Markley (Goodreads Author)

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I'm finding this frustratingly slow and long. I'm about to finish the Stacey chapter (#2) and I'm thinking of skipping ahead to the last chapter (Lisa's). I know that may sound heretical, but do you think that could work?

Mary Frances Don't give up. The novel is complex and demanding but it's worth reading to the shocking end. It's one of the best novels I've read this year.…moreDon't give up. The novel is complex and demanding but it's worth reading to the shocking end. It's one of the best novels I've read this year.(less)

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Is the author an Ohioan? If so what town did he have in mind. Being a native of Ohio I would like to know.

Mitch Davidson I am from Mount Vernon, Ohio- Markley renamed the town, Apple Valley Lake, and even the town mascot. However, many places such as the roads are not re…moreI am from Mount Vernon, Ohio- Markley renamed the town, Apple Valley Lake, and even the town mascot. However, many places such as the roads are not renamed. (less)

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I really admired Markley's writing but did find it long and slow. I am still not clear on the fate of Lisa. I know what happened to her but not why. Did I miss something somewhere in the book?