Review: A Beautiful Character-Driven Novel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 15, 2012
Perigee Moon takes the reader through several decades of the protagonist's life, allowing us to see Luke's mistakes and wrong choices in an almost voyeuristic fashion. I found myself saying, "No, don't do that!" and turning page after page, eager to see what would happen. But through this journey, we also get to see Luke mature and experience self-realizations that improve his life's trajectory. In its simplest form, it's the story of a man who chooses the wrong woman to marry--a plotting and self-absorbed woman--while his real love passes right by him. In its more complicated form, it is an insight into the human condition, and why we sometimes make the choices we do. I found the author's style similar to John Irving and Jonathan Franzen. The story is well-written and the characters rich. I recommend it for those who like an introspective read.