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A Face in the Moon |
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 A Face in the Moon byMitchell Waldman IUniverse Writer’s Club 523 pages, 2000 ISBN 0595091075 Reviewed by PJ Nunn Jack Lohman is a man on a quest. At twenty-two, he’s finishing grad school and about to embark on life, yet he feels less than prepared. His friends all seem to have a clear direction, or maybe it’s just that they don’t care, but somehow Jack expected things to be different. And he can’t put his finger on why they’re not. Pondering the more mundane issues of life with friends in a tavern one night, Jack meets up with Loni quite by accident. Or was it fate? Who can tell? Regardless of the reason, the teen’s boundless enthusiasm and zest for life presents a welcome intrusion, and Jack soon finds himself swept up in her whirlwind. A Face in the Moon is intensely introspective and spans a spectrum of emotions from ecstasy to despair. The relationship between Loni and Jack begins with Jack in the depths while Loni rides the waves. The situation is gradually reversed as Jack learns to experience love without judgment, and Loni discovers that answers to questions long sought may not bring the resolution she thought she would find. Although the book is troubling at times, it appears that Waldman intends to make an emotional connection with readers. That, he does well. It is a lengthy exploration of issues that sooner or later touch everyone. In that light, it’s not so much a story to be told but rather a brief glimpse into the lives of a young man and woman struggling to find a place in life. It isn’t about right and wrong but about perception and acceptance. About making the best choice with the cards you’ve been dealt and sometimes, just hoping you’ll get a better hand tomorrow. |
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