Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Book Review of Return to Oakpine: A Novel

Return to Oakpine: A Novel
kdurham2813 avatar reviewed on + 753 more book reviews


I read very few books that center around male characters, so when I was offered this book I jumped at the chance to read something outside of my normal reading. A group of four boys formed a band in high school and had quite the senior year, but after graduation, one leaves to not return in 30 years, two stay and one has returned a few times, but is back for good now. As they all come back to their small hometown, the memories from the past are creeping up, but they are also learning about what happened in the in between.

It took a moment to learn each of the personalities of each of the men, but once I made a quick chart, I had it down and loved reading about their interactions. It was interesting to read about how their group formed and then to see them reconnect and see how their lives apart had changed each of them. The other part that really had me connect with these characters and fall in love with them was seeing the next generation emerge. I would love to read a sequel that focuses on this up and coming generation in the small town.