The Invisible Moon by J Robert Difulgo

by J. Robert Difulgo

Bryan thought he knew who he was, and what he believed in. Joining the Navy and fighting in Vietnam would shatter all his beliefs, yet make him a stronger person than he could ever have realized. But it is not until more than twenty years later that he can begin to relive the ordeal in order to dispel the ghosts and horrors of the past. Constant Greg, likeable Radnor, enigmatic Tuyet... Love, death, war... some memories will never fade. Is there an answer out there for him, or is everything as hidden as The Invisible Moon?

Paperback

First published August 11, 2009

Reviews

[William · Rating 1 out of 5]

The Vietnam War Version of Brokeback Mountain

I saw this advertised in the Vietnam Veterans of America magazine. It seemed to be represented as a book on a man’s struggle with PTSD. Instead, it devolved into a sophomoric sophistry. The story reads as prose reminiscent of a high school girl trying to sound serious and at the same time romantic ... but instead is confused, melodramatic and excessive; maybe because it’s written by a guy. The Hemingway who wrote “For Whom the Bells Toll” would be laughing at this dribble. If you’re interested in real stories about real men suffering PTSD, look elsewhere and don’t waste your time with this read. I gave it one star because there were no negative stars. Ad misrepresented the story. Don’t waste your time on this.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found the book easy to read, interesting, enlightening, and well balanced. The author did a good job of going from past time (Viet Nam) to modern day to make to story easy to read. Balanced the complexity of the 60's and the war with a complex relationship and how it was effected by the horror of war. The author also didn't take a simplistic approach to the war but how that complicated situation changed the protagonist. Highly recommend!