Jeremiah, Ohio

by Adam Sol

The Biblical prophet Jeremiah is reconceived as a modern protagonist, embarking upon a road trip through rural America in the days before September 11, 2001. Accompanied by his mismatched companion, Bruce, Jeremiah begins delivering devastating rants and prophecies. Alternating between Jeremiah’s charged warnings and Bruce’s measured descriptions, this novel in verse is a timely, eloquent meditation.

Genres: Poetry

200 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2008

Reviews

[Adele]

Jeremiah and his scribe set off on a pilgrimage that becomes (at times) a lyrical quest through American towns — state parks, flea markets, dive bars, and diners. This novel, rendered in poetic form, is a modern reimagining of the biblical story of the doomed prophet that is by turns amusing and serious. You will laugh at the two quirky and passionate characters — but you will also lament with them as they critique consumerist culture. And anyone familiar with the Bible should find special delight in this poetic page-turner’s blend of King James language with contemporary speech.

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[Claire]

Jeremiah, OHIO is the kind of book you finish, then flip back to the beginning and start reading again immediately.

These are the words of Jeremiah, the son of Hank,
of the failed farmers and short-order cooks
who tilled and tore the soil of Southern Ohio
in the days that became years that became confusion.

A distilled, poetic version of Empire Wilderness, with sharp dollops of wit and grief, this novel in verse is a quixotic journey through Ohio and Pennsylvania to New York City post 9-11.