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A review by joelteon
The Crescent Moon: by E.J. Doble
5.0
E.J. Doble is just 22 years old, and he wrote this philosophical gem evoking the wisdom of a much older mind at just 20. The Crescent Moon is deep, thoughtful and contemplative. It is a new genre, at least to me: philosophy fantasy. It’s something that I never knew that I needed, but am so glad to have discovered. I was in awe for every single one of the 136 pages. It made me want to dip a toe into writing this genre, but I know that I could never pull this off in the way that Doble has.
“We are all, as creatures and beings of this land, bound by our essence, by what makes us… and that can only sustain, through love.”
This book asks one simple question: What is the meaning of life?
Through My’ala’s eyes, and in deep conversation with her family as well as the Hermit, this is explored to great depth. What might on some days feel like a bit too much dialogue and not enough action, fell perfectly in my lap. I adored the exploration of the question we all wonder at one point or another and how each of the very small cast of characters had different and meaningful opinions. I won’t spoil anything as the mystery of whether or not we or the characters receive any answers is what makes this story so enjoyable.
“To count our blessings.” “No,” he corrected: “to make our blessings count.”
There was an underlying plot that was equally as entertaining as the moral quandary and the implications it has for future books is tremendous. I cannot wait to read the sequel, The Jade Sun, in two day’s time to learn more and see where My’ala goes and what philospohical questions will be posed to the reader as well.
There’s a world in these words and it’s one I am so eager to explore further. E.J. Doble has a fascinating and deep literary voice, one that usually comes with years more experience than he has under his belt. Every book he has written has flown up my TBR and I will probably attempt to read it all throughout March Madness.
Rating: 5/5
“We are all, as creatures and beings of this land, bound by our essence, by what makes us… and that can only sustain, through love.”
This book asks one simple question: What is the meaning of life?
Through My’ala’s eyes, and in deep conversation with her family as well as the Hermit, this is explored to great depth. What might on some days feel like a bit too much dialogue and not enough action, fell perfectly in my lap. I adored the exploration of the question we all wonder at one point or another and how each of the very small cast of characters had different and meaningful opinions. I won’t spoil anything as the mystery of whether or not we or the characters receive any answers is what makes this story so enjoyable.
“To count our blessings.” “No,” he corrected: “to make our blessings count.”
There was an underlying plot that was equally as entertaining as the moral quandary and the implications it has for future books is tremendous. I cannot wait to read the sequel, The Jade Sun, in two day’s time to learn more and see where My’ala goes and what philospohical questions will be posed to the reader as well.
There’s a world in these words and it’s one I am so eager to explore further. E.J. Doble has a fascinating and deep literary voice, one that usually comes with years more experience than he has under his belt. Every book he has written has flown up my TBR and I will probably attempt to read it all throughout March Madness.
Rating: 5/5