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The Time Before The Moon
In the ancient world, when the days were short and the nights were long and moonless, one boy questions the customs of his village-a thing others would never dare to do. He is Omi, and he knows something isn't right about the place he calls home. Soon his curiosity puts him in danger, and what he learns changes everything. He flees the village, pursued by the wicked hierarchy he's challenged, its leader desperate to maintain control. Lives are lost, homes are destroyed, and Omi vows to bring justice to the culprits. But to have his revenge, he must first survive the wild.
351 pages, Paperback
Published May 18, 2018
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September 3, 2018
4 stars.
From the blurb ‘The Time Before The Moon’ sounded like a book I’d thoroughly enjoy, and the description proved to be true.
Set in an ancient world that could have almost been our own, were it not for a few, notable, differences. It felt inspired by our Earth in the times of the Mayans or Aztecs.
Kameron A. Williams did well to make the story fully immersive, like you were there right next to Omi throughout. The writing style was solid and simple with many short sentences used well for effect and a unique set of similes throughout. The fight scenes in particular were great, I especially like the panther battle.
Being a huge dog lover myself, I loved Pup, Omi’s pet wolf, and the detailed world building and the in-depth descriptions of Omi’s society were fascinating to read about. Omi himself was a complex and likeable character, although he did seem to get past his many trials and tribulations a little too easily.
As someone who hates unquestioning obedience to rules and power imbalances, I identified well with Omi and was rooting for him to succeed, (and in this case, survive.)
From the blurb ‘The Time Before The Moon’ sounded like a book I’d thoroughly enjoy, and the description proved to be true.
Set in an ancient world that could have almost been our own, were it not for a few, notable, differences. It felt inspired by our Earth in the times of the Mayans or Aztecs.
Kameron A. Williams did well to make the story fully immersive, like you were there right next to Omi throughout. The writing style was solid and simple with many short sentences used well for effect and a unique set of similes throughout. The fight scenes in particular were great, I especially like the panther battle.
Being a huge dog lover myself, I loved Pup, Omi’s pet wolf, and the detailed world building and the in-depth descriptions of Omi’s society were fascinating to read about. Omi himself was a complex and likeable character, although he did seem to get past his many trials and tribulations a little too easily.
As someone who hates unquestioning obedience to rules and power imbalances, I identified well with Omi and was rooting for him to succeed, (and in this case, survive.)
February 14, 2019
It's hard to know exactly where to start when reviewing Time Before the Moon - it was overwhelming at times but it felt right to be so, considering the story itself, and was extremely compelling. Fantastic characters, incredible world-building, and an unpredictable story unfolding at just the right pace made this a very enjoyable read.
July 26, 2018
The story is set in ancient world. Omi is in his teens and is too trusting and curious. His curiosity brings him face to face with some dangerous knowledge about those who sit at the top of hierarchy in his village. After experiencing heart-break, Omi decides to leave the village and embarks on a dangerous journey of finding his own place in the world. Along the way, he faces dangers lurking in the wild and must fight the wild beast as well as enemies from his own village.
The story moves at a good pace from the trials and tribulations of Omi that he faced along the way on his journey of coming of age. The small details about day to day ancient way of life are intriguing. The author has done good job at doing the research. Reading about the hardships people faced during those times will make you feel lucky to be born in today’s age.
Several times throughout the story, you feel you know where this story is going to go, but there are enough twists and turns to keep you glued to the book. Williams has an engaging writing style and an interesting plot which made this an excellent story.
The characterization is great. My most favourite character was the wolf, Pup. I loved Pup’s presence in the story and followed his transition from a small cub to fully grown adult keenly throughout the whole book. Pup is completely adorable. I hope there is another book in the series and Pup stays with Omi in it. The comradeship that they share is marvellous.
Omi is trusting, kind and courageous. Chara is marvelous. She doesn’t get much space in the book but even so, leaves her imprint on readers’ mind.
My only complaint is the accomplishments for Omi occurred bit too easy. The book is 352 pages long but I still think there was a scope for more detailed descriptions. A two-part series would definitely have covered all the ground in a satisfactory way.
The book will appeal to every reader despite its genre. Definitely recommended!
The story moves at a good pace from the trials and tribulations of Omi that he faced along the way on his journey of coming of age. The small details about day to day ancient way of life are intriguing. The author has done good job at doing the research. Reading about the hardships people faced during those times will make you feel lucky to be born in today’s age.
Several times throughout the story, you feel you know where this story is going to go, but there are enough twists and turns to keep you glued to the book. Williams has an engaging writing style and an interesting plot which made this an excellent story.
The characterization is great. My most favourite character was the wolf, Pup. I loved Pup’s presence in the story and followed his transition from a small cub to fully grown adult keenly throughout the whole book. Pup is completely adorable. I hope there is another book in the series and Pup stays with Omi in it. The comradeship that they share is marvellous.
Omi is trusting, kind and courageous. Chara is marvelous. She doesn’t get much space in the book but even so, leaves her imprint on readers’ mind.
My only complaint is the accomplishments for Omi occurred bit too easy. The book is 352 pages long but I still think there was a scope for more detailed descriptions. A two-part series would definitely have covered all the ground in a satisfactory way.
The book will appeal to every reader despite its genre. Definitely recommended!
May 27, 2020
A first-class fantasy with perfect pacing...
Author Kameron Williams weaves an interesting young adult fantasy that will captivate the reader’s attention from the beginning. The author paints a compelling and intriguing story involving survival, justice and revenge in a very vivid and convincing way. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and conviction. It’s a relatively fast paced novel that will keep you engaged from the first page to the last.
The book description gives a sneak preview: ‘In the ancient world, when the days were short and the nights were long and moonless, one boy questions the customs of his village—a thing others would never dare to do. He is Omi, and he knows something isn’t right about the place he calls home. Soon his curiosity puts him in danger, and what he learns changes everything. He flees the village, pursued by the wicked hierarchy he’s challenged, its leader desperate to maintain control. Lives are lost, homes are destroyed, and Omi vows to bring justice to the culprits. But to have his revenge, he must first survive the wild.’
Now, if that’s not enough to grab your attention, I don’t know what will. But if you want to find out what happens, you’ll just have to turn the pages for yourself! However, I will say it was well worth the read. It’s my first time reading this author and I must say I was very impressed.
The contrast between tone and content is a characteristic talent of only a few authors. Williams pays as much attention to his sentences as he does to his plots, shifting or consolidating meaning with the use of a single word. His writing is impeccably honed, full of juxtapositions and qualifications that helps to create an atmosphere that will leave you wanting more.
I enjoyed the story, character development, and dialogue. There were plenty of plot twists that I didn’t see coming and that added to the book’s mystique. When I stopped reading to work, I found myself wondering what happened in the book, and replaying parts of the novel in my head to see if I could figure more out. It has been a while since I enjoyed a book this much. It’s a first-class fantasy with perfect pacing.
The Time Before The Moon had every element a good story should have. An interesting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s an abundance of well-illustrated scenes that make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that’s something I look for in a good book. It’s one of those stories that come along once in a while that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. I’m giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader.
I’ll be looking forward to reading more from Kameron Williams in the future. I would highly recommend this book. A well-deserved five stars from me.
Author Kameron Williams weaves an interesting young adult fantasy that will captivate the reader’s attention from the beginning. The author paints a compelling and intriguing story involving survival, justice and revenge in a very vivid and convincing way. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and conviction. It’s a relatively fast paced novel that will keep you engaged from the first page to the last.
The book description gives a sneak preview: ‘In the ancient world, when the days were short and the nights were long and moonless, one boy questions the customs of his village—a thing others would never dare to do. He is Omi, and he knows something isn’t right about the place he calls home. Soon his curiosity puts him in danger, and what he learns changes everything. He flees the village, pursued by the wicked hierarchy he’s challenged, its leader desperate to maintain control. Lives are lost, homes are destroyed, and Omi vows to bring justice to the culprits. But to have his revenge, he must first survive the wild.’
Now, if that’s not enough to grab your attention, I don’t know what will. But if you want to find out what happens, you’ll just have to turn the pages for yourself! However, I will say it was well worth the read. It’s my first time reading this author and I must say I was very impressed.
The contrast between tone and content is a characteristic talent of only a few authors. Williams pays as much attention to his sentences as he does to his plots, shifting or consolidating meaning with the use of a single word. His writing is impeccably honed, full of juxtapositions and qualifications that helps to create an atmosphere that will leave you wanting more.
I enjoyed the story, character development, and dialogue. There were plenty of plot twists that I didn’t see coming and that added to the book’s mystique. When I stopped reading to work, I found myself wondering what happened in the book, and replaying parts of the novel in my head to see if I could figure more out. It has been a while since I enjoyed a book this much. It’s a first-class fantasy with perfect pacing.
The Time Before The Moon had every element a good story should have. An interesting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s an abundance of well-illustrated scenes that make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that’s something I look for in a good book. It’s one of those stories that come along once in a while that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. I’m giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader.
I’ll be looking forward to reading more from Kameron Williams in the future. I would highly recommend this book. A well-deserved five stars from me.
July 31, 2018
I don't usually find these types of stories interesting (I prefer contemporary, urban, and whimsical or fast-paced books) but this one was really good.
I don't have much to add as it hit all the right notes. My only confusion was over the existence of another ongoing village near the very end and why that was part of the plot. I did have the general feeling that Omi had people rally to him too easily (I can definitely see the sentiment arising, but is it really possible to set up another habitat of people anywhere there is water and food supply, and well, make a livelihood there. It would be fascinating to study origins of village development and how trade, economics, and barter shape where people live.)
Another thought in my mind as I read the book was that Omi could have kept moving on, week by week, away from the oppressed village where he lived until it was impossible to track him down. Depending on how densely populated the region is, he could even have found another village that was "free". He seemed so good at survival, especially with his wolf friend, that constant nomadic lifestyle seemed a superior option, rather than live in fear.
But! The story as it is, is a reflection of the author's choices for plot, and he did a darned good job.
I don't have much to add as it hit all the right notes. My only confusion was over the existence of another ongoing village near the very end and why that was part of the plot. I did have the general feeling that Omi had people rally to him too easily (I can definitely see the sentiment arising, but is it really possible to set up another habitat of people anywhere there is water and food supply, and well, make a livelihood there. It would be fascinating to study origins of village development and how trade, economics, and barter shape where people live.)
Another thought in my mind as I read the book was that Omi could have kept moving on, week by week, away from the oppressed village where he lived until it was impossible to track him down. Depending on how densely populated the region is, he could even have found another village that was "free". He seemed so good at survival, especially with his wolf friend, that constant nomadic lifestyle seemed a superior option, rather than live in fear.
But! The story as it is, is a reflection of the author's choices for plot, and he did a darned good job.
February 7, 2019
Will Omi be able to survive out there... on his own?
A stone-age village is ruled by one man through deceit.
Omi sees something he shouldn't and decides he'd rather be free.
But is life alone in the wilderness really better than village rule?
Live Omi's adventure as he is hunted by both man and beast in The Time Before the Moon.
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I really enjoyed this book!!
It has got a little bit of everything. Adventure, romance, action, friendship, and a great storyline.
I couldn't put it down!
A stone-age village is ruled by one man through deceit.
Omi sees something he shouldn't and decides he'd rather be free.
But is life alone in the wilderness really better than village rule?
Live Omi's adventure as he is hunted by both man and beast in The Time Before the Moon.
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I really enjoyed this book!!
It has got a little bit of everything. Adventure, romance, action, friendship, and a great storyline.
I couldn't put it down!
October 3, 2018
In The Time Before the Moon, Kameron Williams entertains us with a young man not satisfied with being ruled by traditions and fear. Omi is at the age when he realizes he is being passed over because he is not favored by the Seer. Running away seems the best answered before he is “cleansed” as an example to the village. But the Seer will not stand for any rebellion or challenge to his authority. Even leaving the village will cause being hunted down.
This coming of age novel creates a third world theme with well-developed characters. I felt Kameron Williams wove two popular themes together producing a unique work. I enjoyed The Time Before the Moon as it was more of a relaxing thriller. I would recommend this for young adults or those interested in folk tales.
This coming of age novel creates a third world theme with well-developed characters. I felt Kameron Williams wove two popular themes together producing a unique work. I enjoyed The Time Before the Moon as it was more of a relaxing thriller. I would recommend this for young adults or those interested in folk tales.
August 2, 2018
‘The same men willing to kill the first time surely were the same who had agreed to do it again.’
California author Kameron Williams, according to his own thoughts, ‘was born with a glass of whiskey in one hand and a writing pen in the other. He was fortunate enough to have grown up in more than a few different states, including California, Tennessee, Michigan, and New York. He now lives in Oakland, California where he can be found musing or adventuring—or musing about adventuring.’ His genre is fantasy, science fiction and thriller.
Having read Kameron’s first two books – SONGS FOR THE SACRED AND SOULESS and ROADS OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE ROTTEN, this reader welcomes another adventure by this very fine young author. THE TIME BEFORE THE MOON shows growth in concept and character development. Though this novel is shorter than his other two, the story is challenging and very poetically presented.
The author’s synopsis is terse and solid: ‘In the ancient world, when the days were short and the nights were long and moonless, one boy questions the customs of his village—a thing others would never dare to do. He is Omi, and he knows something isn’t right about the place he calls home. Soon his curiosity puts him in danger, and what he learns changes everything. He flees the village, pursued by the wicked hierarchy he’s challenged, its leader desperate to maintain control. Lives are lost, homes are destroyed, and Omi vows to bring justice to the culprits. But to have his revenge, he must first survive the wild.’
Other times and other kingdoms and other aspects of fantasy create a tapestry in this book that captures the imagination and the heart. The writing is strong. The flow of humor keeps the epic relatable – It was the first day of a new term, and in just a few hours, Omi would meet with the Seer. A good night’s sleep had never stood a chance. Omi sat up. It was so dark his eyes might as well have been closed. No sunlight played around the door flap. And while his family slept just a few feet away, Omi couldn’t see them at all. He could only hear their breathing, long and steady, whistling through the room like a breeze in the dead of night. He rose from the furs. Omi fumbled for his water skin, patting near the head of his bedding until his fingers brushed the container. He felt for the twine wrap at the top, undoing it without his sight. When he finally got it unfastened, he took a long drink. The refreshment flowed down like cool bliss. Morning thirst quenched, he rummaged around for his other essentials. He slid his hands over the ground, against the edges of the furs he’d slept on, over the bare straw floor that bristled against his palms like young grass. His fingers caught a fold of his belt, and the leather band tightened against the weight of the stone blade sheathed on it. It was never far away. After a bit more blind scavenging, he found a piece of jerky he’d stowed away the day before. He plopped it in his mouth, freeing his hand to continue rummaging. He slipped on his shoes, belted his knife around his tunic, and then felt along the wall for his spear. It was leaning in the corner closest to his bedding, where he always left it. He tottered over to the hut’s door, drawing back the hide flap, greeted by the dim, cool air of the dawn. Sunbaked reeds hung over the doorway, and the brittle wisps of straw tickled Omi’s head as he ducked under them. He stepped out into the morning.’
It seems as though Kameron Williams has found his muse for adventure and is on the right track for readers addicted to ageless adventures.
California author Kameron Williams, according to his own thoughts, ‘was born with a glass of whiskey in one hand and a writing pen in the other. He was fortunate enough to have grown up in more than a few different states, including California, Tennessee, Michigan, and New York. He now lives in Oakland, California where he can be found musing or adventuring—or musing about adventuring.’ His genre is fantasy, science fiction and thriller.
Having read Kameron’s first two books – SONGS FOR THE SACRED AND SOULESS and ROADS OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE ROTTEN, this reader welcomes another adventure by this very fine young author. THE TIME BEFORE THE MOON shows growth in concept and character development. Though this novel is shorter than his other two, the story is challenging and very poetically presented.
The author’s synopsis is terse and solid: ‘In the ancient world, when the days were short and the nights were long and moonless, one boy questions the customs of his village—a thing others would never dare to do. He is Omi, and he knows something isn’t right about the place he calls home. Soon his curiosity puts him in danger, and what he learns changes everything. He flees the village, pursued by the wicked hierarchy he’s challenged, its leader desperate to maintain control. Lives are lost, homes are destroyed, and Omi vows to bring justice to the culprits. But to have his revenge, he must first survive the wild.’
Other times and other kingdoms and other aspects of fantasy create a tapestry in this book that captures the imagination and the heart. The writing is strong. The flow of humor keeps the epic relatable – It was the first day of a new term, and in just a few hours, Omi would meet with the Seer. A good night’s sleep had never stood a chance. Omi sat up. It was so dark his eyes might as well have been closed. No sunlight played around the door flap. And while his family slept just a few feet away, Omi couldn’t see them at all. He could only hear their breathing, long and steady, whistling through the room like a breeze in the dead of night. He rose from the furs. Omi fumbled for his water skin, patting near the head of his bedding until his fingers brushed the container. He felt for the twine wrap at the top, undoing it without his sight. When he finally got it unfastened, he took a long drink. The refreshment flowed down like cool bliss. Morning thirst quenched, he rummaged around for his other essentials. He slid his hands over the ground, against the edges of the furs he’d slept on, over the bare straw floor that bristled against his palms like young grass. His fingers caught a fold of his belt, and the leather band tightened against the weight of the stone blade sheathed on it. It was never far away. After a bit more blind scavenging, he found a piece of jerky he’d stowed away the day before. He plopped it in his mouth, freeing his hand to continue rummaging. He slipped on his shoes, belted his knife around his tunic, and then felt along the wall for his spear. It was leaning in the corner closest to his bedding, where he always left it. He tottered over to the hut’s door, drawing back the hide flap, greeted by the dim, cool air of the dawn. Sunbaked reeds hung over the doorway, and the brittle wisps of straw tickled Omi’s head as he ducked under them. He stepped out into the morning.’
It seems as though Kameron Williams has found his muse for adventure and is on the right track for readers addicted to ageless adventures.
August 25, 2018
Not too shabby.
July 12, 2020
The Time Before The Moon by Kameron Williams is a prehistoric fiction that has very modern and timeless themes of conformity, group think, rebellion, and freedom.
Omi is a young villager who has come of age. He does his part participating in hunts and fights with local villagers to gain prominence and respect. Everyone does their bit and has a role to play in this village from the Quarrymen to the Hunters, to the Healers. They are ruled by The Seer, an enigmatic elderly leader who receives visions from the gods to declare laws and regulations for the village. He is surrounded by beautiful young ladies, his Priestesses who interpret his laws. If anyone disobeys they are threatened with a cleansing.
Omi acts like an obedient villager mostly. He takes part in ceremonial rites and doesn't mind much when the Seer requests sacrifices. Omi's rebellions are mostly minor. He gets into fights with the Seer's bullying grandson. He als gets high off of the joyplant with his potential love interest, Agatha. The Seer forbids ingestion of the plant as well as pairings that he did not arrange himself.
Most of Omi's rebellions are slights and harmless until he witnesses some things that cause him to question the Seer and his motives. First, he sees the Seer practically rape one of his Priestesses and realizes what their real purpose is: to service the Seer's desires. Second, even though he is in love with Agatha, The Seer arranges her marriage to his grandson to give him more power. The final straw is when Omi sees what a cleansing entails: a ritual in which the guilty party is blinded and ostracized from the village. All of these events opens Omi's eyes to the Seer's cruel and despotic nature and he runs from the Seer's autocratic ways.
The book carries a prominent theme of rebellion against conformity. When Omi leaves the village behind, he leaves the aunt and uncle who raised him, the woman he loves, and his closest friends some who follow the Seer's commands to find him. The price of his rebellion is complete ostracism with only a Wolf pup, called originally Pup, as a companion. In this distant time when community meant survival and the elements and animal life are so uncertain that being outside could kill you. When only a community can protect you, that is a huge price and it is one that Omi is willing to bear. That is how he much he distrusts the Seer and knows that he has become a dictator.
Freedom becomes important to Omi and his leaving causes a ripple that grows larger within the community as other villagers are clued into the Seer's tyranny and begin to abandon the village. Just like in modern times, one person questioning the system creates a chain of others who begin to see the errors as well. It isn't before too long that Omi has his own community of outcasts.
There is also a theme of exhibiting true leadership. Omi must ensure that his village is not run like the old one nor that he becomes like the Seer. He wants his village to carry on the ideas of freedom and live beyond the rules set by the Seer. He strives to make his village a more democratic peaceful place and to show mercy and charity, even in one particular surprisingly heartwarming moment, to his enemies.
The Time Before The Moon may take place in prehistory, but we can see these themes echo throughout not only history but in modern times as well.
Omi is a young villager who has come of age. He does his part participating in hunts and fights with local villagers to gain prominence and respect. Everyone does their bit and has a role to play in this village from the Quarrymen to the Hunters, to the Healers. They are ruled by The Seer, an enigmatic elderly leader who receives visions from the gods to declare laws and regulations for the village. He is surrounded by beautiful young ladies, his Priestesses who interpret his laws. If anyone disobeys they are threatened with a cleansing.
Omi acts like an obedient villager mostly. He takes part in ceremonial rites and doesn't mind much when the Seer requests sacrifices. Omi's rebellions are mostly minor. He gets into fights with the Seer's bullying grandson. He als gets high off of the joyplant with his potential love interest, Agatha. The Seer forbids ingestion of the plant as well as pairings that he did not arrange himself.
Most of Omi's rebellions are slights and harmless until he witnesses some things that cause him to question the Seer and his motives. First, he sees the Seer practically rape one of his Priestesses and realizes what their real purpose is: to service the Seer's desires. Second, even though he is in love with Agatha, The Seer arranges her marriage to his grandson to give him more power. The final straw is when Omi sees what a cleansing entails: a ritual in which the guilty party is blinded and ostracized from the village. All of these events opens Omi's eyes to the Seer's cruel and despotic nature and he runs from the Seer's autocratic ways.
The book carries a prominent theme of rebellion against conformity. When Omi leaves the village behind, he leaves the aunt and uncle who raised him, the woman he loves, and his closest friends some who follow the Seer's commands to find him. The price of his rebellion is complete ostracism with only a Wolf pup, called originally Pup, as a companion. In this distant time when community meant survival and the elements and animal life are so uncertain that being outside could kill you. When only a community can protect you, that is a huge price and it is one that Omi is willing to bear. That is how he much he distrusts the Seer and knows that he has become a dictator.
Freedom becomes important to Omi and his leaving causes a ripple that grows larger within the community as other villagers are clued into the Seer's tyranny and begin to abandon the village. Just like in modern times, one person questioning the system creates a chain of others who begin to see the errors as well. It isn't before too long that Omi has his own community of outcasts.
There is also a theme of exhibiting true leadership. Omi must ensure that his village is not run like the old one nor that he becomes like the Seer. He wants his village to carry on the ideas of freedom and live beyond the rules set by the Seer. He strives to make his village a more democratic peaceful place and to show mercy and charity, even in one particular surprisingly heartwarming moment, to his enemies.
The Time Before The Moon may take place in prehistory, but we can see these themes echo throughout not only history but in modern times as well.
May 28, 2020
Freedom Begins With Questions
The Time Before The Moon by Kameron Williams is an adventuresome read that captures the reader's attention and imagination.
The hero is a young man by the name of Omi. Orphaned at a young age he becomes a family member within the home of his aunt and uncle. The home is a primitive hut and the backdrop of this story dates back to a primitive culture comprised of hunters who value the discovery of flint to forge their weapons of survival and defense.
The laws of the land are cruel, swift and pre-historic in nature. One leadership figure sets the rules for tribal life. Disobedience is out of the question as there are severe consequences for non-compliance. One such punishment is called the "cleansing."
The ruler is known as the Seer. A elderly white bearded old man. Conveniently, he and he alone has the only ability to commune with the gods.
In addition to holding absolute rule over the village, the Seer is "attended" by priestesses who are obedient to the will and actions of the Seer. Added to the mix are those who are above the law due to influences that favor and exclude relatives of those in charge.
Even love and marriages are ordained by the Seer and a wife has been selected for Omi. A woman from a segment of the village population that are described as boar women because of their facial features.
Omi, through a variety of circumstances, begins to question the authority and requirements of following the laws and customs of the land. Stirring within him are the powerful and dangerous vibrations of human freedom and liberty.
And so the journey of bravery, growth and maturity begins for Omi.
The Time Before The Moon by Kameron Williams is a unique adventure and may well depict the beginnings of questioning "this is way we have always done it" in regards to laws and attitudes of the land. The book is well-written and is sure to provide hours of enjoyment to the reader as they are transported to a fictional place and time. It will also encourage individuals to be free-thinkers through its inspirational story-line and engaging plot.
The Time Before The Moon by Kameron Williams is an adventuresome read that captures the reader's attention and imagination.
The hero is a young man by the name of Omi. Orphaned at a young age he becomes a family member within the home of his aunt and uncle. The home is a primitive hut and the backdrop of this story dates back to a primitive culture comprised of hunters who value the discovery of flint to forge their weapons of survival and defense.
The laws of the land are cruel, swift and pre-historic in nature. One leadership figure sets the rules for tribal life. Disobedience is out of the question as there are severe consequences for non-compliance. One such punishment is called the "cleansing."
The ruler is known as the Seer. A elderly white bearded old man. Conveniently, he and he alone has the only ability to commune with the gods.
In addition to holding absolute rule over the village, the Seer is "attended" by priestesses who are obedient to the will and actions of the Seer. Added to the mix are those who are above the law due to influences that favor and exclude relatives of those in charge.
Even love and marriages are ordained by the Seer and a wife has been selected for Omi. A woman from a segment of the village population that are described as boar women because of their facial features.
Omi, through a variety of circumstances, begins to question the authority and requirements of following the laws and customs of the land. Stirring within him are the powerful and dangerous vibrations of human freedom and liberty.
And so the journey of bravery, growth and maturity begins for Omi.
The Time Before The Moon by Kameron Williams is a unique adventure and may well depict the beginnings of questioning "this is way we have always done it" in regards to laws and attitudes of the land. The book is well-written and is sure to provide hours of enjoyment to the reader as they are transported to a fictional place and time. It will also encourage individuals to be free-thinkers through its inspirational story-line and engaging plot.
November 12, 2018
I received an email about writing a review for this book, and the plot looked interesting, so I decided to check it out. Basically…
Omi’s grown up only knowing his village and the customs – the fighting for the best pieces of flint, the terms and termly meetings with the Seeker, and the honor of hunting. Then he finds out everything he knows is based on deceit. He decides he’s had enough and sets his own course, alone, and faces some tough choices. Will he survive? Will he be able to face the temptations of hard choices and do what is right?
At the beginning, the author dives right in and I struggled to understand this world and what the story was all about. Then in the middle, it just seemed long and tedious to read. Then by the end, I was a little more pleased with the plot and the lessons along the way. At the end of the day, this is almost a strange cross between The Giver/The Wizard of Oz (the man behind the curtain isn’t what he seems) and Hatchet. And as much as I thought I’d like it, I really struggled to keep reading it even though it was short and I could see it would be a quick read.
Again, the moral lessons from this book are good overall, but I would only recommend this book if you are into quick reads that include dystopian sorts of plots, gory scenes, and sexual abuse/rape. I HATE reading/watching anything that includes that. I know it’s a dark and unfortunately real part of this world, and never once did this book make it seem to be okay, but I read to escape the darkness of our world (and I don’t just read all fluffy stuff!) but that kind of sealed the fate of this not being a book I like or would recommend. Also just to be aware of – don’t put this in the hands of someone too young, either.
I’ll go 5 of 10 overall – the moral lessons were a bit redeeming – and 3.5 of 5 for readability. A bit gory and dark at times but I read the whole thing this afternoon in just a couple of hours.
-Holly
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Omi’s grown up only knowing his village and the customs – the fighting for the best pieces of flint, the terms and termly meetings with the Seeker, and the honor of hunting. Then he finds out everything he knows is based on deceit. He decides he’s had enough and sets his own course, alone, and faces some tough choices. Will he survive? Will he be able to face the temptations of hard choices and do what is right?
At the beginning, the author dives right in and I struggled to understand this world and what the story was all about. Then in the middle, it just seemed long and tedious to read. Then by the end, I was a little more pleased with the plot and the lessons along the way. At the end of the day, this is almost a strange cross between The Giver/The Wizard of Oz (the man behind the curtain isn’t what he seems) and Hatchet. And as much as I thought I’d like it, I really struggled to keep reading it even though it was short and I could see it would be a quick read.
Again, the moral lessons from this book are good overall, but I would only recommend this book if you are into quick reads that include dystopian sorts of plots, gory scenes, and sexual abuse/rape. I HATE reading/watching anything that includes that. I know it’s a dark and unfortunately real part of this world, and never once did this book make it seem to be okay, but I read to escape the darkness of our world (and I don’t just read all fluffy stuff!) but that kind of sealed the fate of this not being a book I like or would recommend. Also just to be aware of – don’t put this in the hands of someone too young, either.
I’ll go 5 of 10 overall – the moral lessons were a bit redeeming – and 3.5 of 5 for readability. A bit gory and dark at times but I read the whole thing this afternoon in just a couple of hours.
-Holly
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January 3, 2019
The Time Before the Moon is by Kameron Williams. This science fiction takes place in the far past. Whether or not it takes place in the Americas is anyone’s guess. The importance is on the characters. The characters who are important are very well filled out while the minor characters are not. This allows us to get to know the main characters faster.
Omi is different from the other boys and girls. First, he is almost afraid of new situations. He thinks about them in depth before he moves on them. He has his path already decided before he acts. His first job is to find flint. Not just any flint will do, he needs the finest flint, either red or green. He set out to be the first to the pit and he was. Chara found the first flint, a red one. She fought hard to keep it as the others thought to steal it. He found the second colored flint, the green one. He too fought hard to keep it. Now they had to make a blade out of it and present it to the Seer as a gift. He thought long and hard about the Seer and decided that he decided their fate and their jobs, not a God. His girlfriend, Agatha, waited for him by the stream and they talked. He got to thinking why the fates told you who to marry and not yourself. He went to ask the Seer and found him copulating with the Priestess. At that time, he saw the Seer was only a man with power. He didn’t’ want this so he fled the camp to create one of his own.
The Seer wants him dead as he couldn’t have someone wandering around telling something that was opposite from the Seer. How Omi evades all the searchers and yet managed to find his place in the world is interesting. The book tells this in such a way as to be very interesting.
Omi is different from the other boys and girls. First, he is almost afraid of new situations. He thinks about them in depth before he moves on them. He has his path already decided before he acts. His first job is to find flint. Not just any flint will do, he needs the finest flint, either red or green. He set out to be the first to the pit and he was. Chara found the first flint, a red one. She fought hard to keep it as the others thought to steal it. He found the second colored flint, the green one. He too fought hard to keep it. Now they had to make a blade out of it and present it to the Seer as a gift. He thought long and hard about the Seer and decided that he decided their fate and their jobs, not a God. His girlfriend, Agatha, waited for him by the stream and they talked. He got to thinking why the fates told you who to marry and not yourself. He went to ask the Seer and found him copulating with the Priestess. At that time, he saw the Seer was only a man with power. He didn’t’ want this so he fled the camp to create one of his own.
The Seer wants him dead as he couldn’t have someone wandering around telling something that was opposite from the Seer. How Omi evades all the searchers and yet managed to find his place in the world is interesting. The book tells this in such a way as to be very interesting.
November 17, 2020
This story follows a young boy named Omi who lives in village in an unknown time and place. It is a hunting and gathering community and Omi is sixteen cycles old. Omi is very excited to be chosen along with other young adults to search for rare flint rocks in a nearby quarry. Since most flint rocks are black and grey, the rare flint rocks come in bright colors which are superior for sharpening into blades for hunting.
On this special day, a young girl named Chara obtains a red flint rock which she has to fight for and Omi claims a green flint which he receives kicks and punches to possess because there is much competition for the rare flint.
There is Temple on a hill that can be seen from anywhere in the village. This is where all of the young boys have meetings with the Seer who is an enlightened old man who oversees all of the villagers. Omi and the Seer have a philosophical discussion about light and night, but Omi is distracted by the beautiful Priestesses that live in the Temple. He is coming of age and has desires like most young boys. There is a girl his age named Agatha who he is secretly in love with. She also likes him and they enjoy talking with each other by the riverbank. There are arranged marriages in their community and Omi feels that this is unfair because he wants to be married with Agatha.
This is such a well written story told through the eyes of a young boy who has dreams of a bright future and questions the customs and rules that the Seer declares. A warning to sensitive readers: Chapter 8 involves a bear hunt that is very detailed. Williams has crafted a very fascinating story that progresses at a fast pace.
On this special day, a young girl named Chara obtains a red flint rock which she has to fight for and Omi claims a green flint which he receives kicks and punches to possess because there is much competition for the rare flint.
There is Temple on a hill that can be seen from anywhere in the village. This is where all of the young boys have meetings with the Seer who is an enlightened old man who oversees all of the villagers. Omi and the Seer have a philosophical discussion about light and night, but Omi is distracted by the beautiful Priestesses that live in the Temple. He is coming of age and has desires like most young boys. There is a girl his age named Agatha who he is secretly in love with. She also likes him and they enjoy talking with each other by the riverbank. There are arranged marriages in their community and Omi feels that this is unfair because he wants to be married with Agatha.
This is such a well written story told through the eyes of a young boy who has dreams of a bright future and questions the customs and rules that the Seer declares. A warning to sensitive readers: Chapter 8 involves a bear hunt that is very detailed. Williams has crafted a very fascinating story that progresses at a fast pace.
November 17, 2020
One of the best mythology books In a while
I just finished Time Before the Moon, by Kameron Williams, and was really impressed by this coming of age well written book about mythology. Not only is this book great in my opinion it has done really well on the market scooping up titles like 2019 Readers' Favorite Honorable Mention Book Award for Mythology, #1 Best Seller in Ancient Civilizations, Top 10 Best Seller in Mythology.
This is so successful for a few reasons but I think one of the reasons is the complete immersion into the mythical land from page. It doesn’t slowly ease you in. Or make it a quest for Omi (the main character to get there). It is just a complete 100% deep dive in on page one.
I also liked the Omi felt like something wrong and went on his guest searching for what was wrong. So often it takes a main character signs and clues and battles and all these giant red flags to notice or believe something is wrong. But not with this book. It really helped to put the idea and concept of intuition out there.
Also, the characters where amazing and since we saw them over a time period we got to see and grow and change. As for Omi, I really appreciated getting to see his personal growth through different situations and time periods. He was a beautifully written well rounded, three dimensional character.
I loved the Mythology and if you are you the slightest bit interested in Mythology you should absolutely should add Time Before the Moon to your reading list. In fact, it’s a great book even if you are not interested in Mythology
Strongly recommend 5 out 5
I just finished Time Before the Moon, by Kameron Williams, and was really impressed by this coming of age well written book about mythology. Not only is this book great in my opinion it has done really well on the market scooping up titles like 2019 Readers' Favorite Honorable Mention Book Award for Mythology, #1 Best Seller in Ancient Civilizations, Top 10 Best Seller in Mythology.
This is so successful for a few reasons but I think one of the reasons is the complete immersion into the mythical land from page. It doesn’t slowly ease you in. Or make it a quest for Omi (the main character to get there). It is just a complete 100% deep dive in on page one.
I also liked the Omi felt like something wrong and went on his guest searching for what was wrong. So often it takes a main character signs and clues and battles and all these giant red flags to notice or believe something is wrong. But not with this book. It really helped to put the idea and concept of intuition out there.
Also, the characters where amazing and since we saw them over a time period we got to see and grow and change. As for Omi, I really appreciated getting to see his personal growth through different situations and time periods. He was a beautifully written well rounded, three dimensional character.
I loved the Mythology and if you are you the slightest bit interested in Mythology you should absolutely should add Time Before the Moon to your reading list. In fact, it’s a great book even if you are not interested in Mythology
Strongly recommend 5 out 5
September 10, 2018
Leaping straight in-world with no preamble or explanation is a bold approach that I personally enjoy, though I mention it since different readers will have different opinions on this. Some people would rather head-scratch for a few pages; some would rather have a Tolkien-esque chapter or so dedicated to explaining much about the world up-front. Me, I’m happy with either.
We don’t get a lot of immediate exposition in the narrative either, but it’s ok since it turns out that the world this story inhabits is rather small and easy to understand. Not quite so small and easy to understand as its characters initially believe, but small and easy to understand nevertheless.
This is a strangely paradoxical book that seems to be made of many well-established literary tropes consciously woven together into a story that one would—by virtue of that—expect to be very predictable, but there was just enough aversion, inversion, and subversion of the tropes in question to keep the reader guessing, or rather, to deal us a few surprises along the way. In my case, the surprises were generally where the author passed up the opportunity to do a more usual twist, and instead left things as they had been presented.
While I did exactly feel for any of the characters, I did feel involved in the plot and as such found the story a very engaging light read.
To this end, I’d recommend it to anyone who wants an easy-reading world-building fantasy that doesn’t require a lot of reader investment; perfect for a short stretch of escapism.
We don’t get a lot of immediate exposition in the narrative either, but it’s ok since it turns out that the world this story inhabits is rather small and easy to understand. Not quite so small and easy to understand as its characters initially believe, but small and easy to understand nevertheless.
This is a strangely paradoxical book that seems to be made of many well-established literary tropes consciously woven together into a story that one would—by virtue of that—expect to be very predictable, but there was just enough aversion, inversion, and subversion of the tropes in question to keep the reader guessing, or rather, to deal us a few surprises along the way. In my case, the surprises were generally where the author passed up the opportunity to do a more usual twist, and instead left things as they had been presented.
While I did exactly feel for any of the characters, I did feel involved in the plot and as such found the story a very engaging light read.
To this end, I’d recommend it to anyone who wants an easy-reading world-building fantasy that doesn’t require a lot of reader investment; perfect for a short stretch of escapism.
February 19, 2020
The Time Before the Moon was clearly a fun world-building exercise for Mr. Williams. The world is rich and feels lived-in. The characters are fully-fleshed out and act rationally but in fun, unexpected ways. As others have noted, the protagonist, Omi, was placed in many precarious situations which he was able to escape with relative ease. However, that did not take away from the character-building that takes place over the course of the novel, nor does it detract from the main plot.
The settings is an Earth-like world with cultural touches of the indigenous peoples of Mexico and South America. It is an epic adventure novel that follows patterns familiar to high-fantasy readers. That is not a knock on the book—just an observation that the author follows certain tropes that he is then able to twist to turn into interesting plot devices.
Overall, I loved the characters and I felt like I really understood, or even knew, Omi. He has a pet wolf for his adventures which is a fun quirk as a dog-lover myself. As his curiosity builds to rebellion he is placed in danger and has to run away from those clinging to the status quo and who are willing to do whatever it takes to maintain it.
Overall, this was a fun read with unique characters and settings. If you enjoy world-building, fun and intriguing characters, with a plot that continually moves forward, this is a great book. Go pick it up already!
The settings is an Earth-like world with cultural touches of the indigenous peoples of Mexico and South America. It is an epic adventure novel that follows patterns familiar to high-fantasy readers. That is not a knock on the book—just an observation that the author follows certain tropes that he is then able to twist to turn into interesting plot devices.
Overall, I loved the characters and I felt like I really understood, or even knew, Omi. He has a pet wolf for his adventures which is a fun quirk as a dog-lover myself. As his curiosity builds to rebellion he is placed in danger and has to run away from those clinging to the status quo and who are willing to do whatever it takes to maintain it.
Overall, this was a fun read with unique characters and settings. If you enjoy world-building, fun and intriguing characters, with a plot that continually moves forward, this is a great book. Go pick it up already!
May 29, 2020
Very good book from the start. It was attention grabbing and full of adventures in my opinion. The main character, Omi, has lots of adventure by braving the wild, and seeking justice. It was very easy to understand Omi, and why he does the things he does. He has lots of obstacles in his way to have his freedom, which he wants, like everyone. The author makes you think about choices people have to or need to make in order to make a life for yourself. He makes you think about a lot of those things that everyday people don't usually think about. I found it quite interesting when they had this kind of contest of attaining a Flint, people wrestled with each other just to find a rare Flint for either weaponry or household usage. Omi told the old Seer about how the night is just the night and there is nothing it needs, this inspired a lot, in the artwork I do and made me think about my work and what I'd like to do next. It was a simple truth that he said but it was very profound to me. The seer seems to run the village where Omi lives, tells people how to live there. The seer appears to be kind at first, gently steering people the way they want but soon reveals their true colors by ruling the village with an iron fist by appearance of cleansing and torture. Omi runs away from this but the Seer doesn't like that and send his friends to bring him back to the village. I absolutely loved this book. I am giving it 5 stars but would give more if possible. Great read.
May 30, 2020
Omi and the truth
“The night is always the night. It doesn’t need anything to make it a night. It just is. The light requires the sun. Only with the sun is it light, and when the sun is gone, so is the light. Aside from the stars, the only light at night comes from a fire. Without the fire, there is no light. The night is constant. The night is true. Afore may burn, the sun may shine, but when they are gone there is only night.”
Omi is being raised in a village where the seer decides all. What you will be. Who you are to marry. Who you will be. Omi has had enough and decided to go off on his own. Unhappy about how things are going in the village he decides to leave the village to seek sanctuary in the wild. Upon leaving, word has spread and some have followed.
Omi adventure was a wonderful tale of independence and freedom. The fantasy world with twists and turns allows the reader to travel and explore the wild world. I was pleasantly surprised by the story, it is outside the parameters of traditional fantasy and more toward a coming to yourself novel. I am glad I took the time to purchase the story and I will be watching for continuing tales. I think this one will qualify as a rereader not because I did not enjoy it because I honestly want to see if I missed anything of the importance of Omi. I highly recommend it. This is an all-ages read that you will want to share with others.
“The night is always the night. It doesn’t need anything to make it a night. It just is. The light requires the sun. Only with the sun is it light, and when the sun is gone, so is the light. Aside from the stars, the only light at night comes from a fire. Without the fire, there is no light. The night is constant. The night is true. Afore may burn, the sun may shine, but when they are gone there is only night.”
Omi is being raised in a village where the seer decides all. What you will be. Who you are to marry. Who you will be. Omi has had enough and decided to go off on his own. Unhappy about how things are going in the village he decides to leave the village to seek sanctuary in the wild. Upon leaving, word has spread and some have followed.
Omi adventure was a wonderful tale of independence and freedom. The fantasy world with twists and turns allows the reader to travel and explore the wild world. I was pleasantly surprised by the story, it is outside the parameters of traditional fantasy and more toward a coming to yourself novel. I am glad I took the time to purchase the story and I will be watching for continuing tales. I think this one will qualify as a rereader not because I did not enjoy it because I honestly want to see if I missed anything of the importance of Omi. I highly recommend it. This is an all-ages read that you will want to share with others.
July 31, 2018
I have few complaints to levy against The time Before the Moon; the only significant one is that the prose starts out a little rough with an excessive use of similies, often times completely unnecessarily, which gave the first chapter an exaggerated and unpleasant feeling. They cleared up quickly, giving way to a quick, easy prose. Another complaint is that the descriptions grew a little repetitive after a while, especially in relation to the clothes, which is sort of to be expected due to the setting but wax a little tedious nonethless. These complaints are quite minor however, and the book itself greatly surpasses them in terms of overall quality.
The pacing is excellent with some minor exceptions, and the world building equally so. The setting feels real, with the survival and day-to-day life of a stone-age tribal on full display. That was my favorite part; the tribal, stone-age setting is unusual and refreshing. The character are enjoyable and well crafted (Chara in particular is notable, a little outlandish and fun.)
One last thing to note is that this isn't really fantasy, as there is no magic; the only way it diverges from our world is their sky has no moon. This isn't a complaint, just something to be noted.
The pacing is excellent with some minor exceptions, and the world building equally so. The setting feels real, with the survival and day-to-day life of a stone-age tribal on full display. That was my favorite part; the tribal, stone-age setting is unusual and refreshing. The character are enjoyable and well crafted (Chara in particular is notable, a little outlandish and fun.)
One last thing to note is that this isn't really fantasy, as there is no magic; the only way it diverges from our world is their sky has no moon. This isn't a complaint, just something to be noted.
August 3, 2018
In a world where the days are short, light is fleeting, and the night is long and true, a village of superstitious people live. Omi, a youngster who recently won a rare piece of valuable flint in the flint searching contest, starts to question everything in his life and his surroundings. But in a world, where unquestioning obedience to age old rules is paramount, his curiosity can lead to deadly consequences. Thus, Omi is forced to flee the safety of his village for the wilderness where he hast to figure out how he will survive.
An intriguing book about a curious boy, in true coming of age story telling, he has to learn who he is without the roles laid upon him by his society. I enjoyed the story a lot, the world was very fleshed out and even though it felt reminiscent of some of the early cultures (Inca, Aztec etc) it never came across that the author was deliberately copying anything.
An intriguing book about a curious boy, in true coming of age story telling, he has to learn who he is without the roles laid upon him by his society. I enjoyed the story a lot, the world was very fleshed out and even though it felt reminiscent of some of the early cultures (Inca, Aztec etc) it never came across that the author was deliberately copying anything.
January 30, 2019
The Time Before The Moon is set in a prehistoric era and follows a boy called Omi. He is in his late teens and is starting to question the old traditions and hierarchy of his village. The Seer makes all the major decisions for his people, such as who shall marry whom, and Omi begins to see the unfairness in such a dictatorship.
This is a well told story, which I enjoyed reading. It had many twists which I didn’t see coming, meaning I was never sure how things were going to turn out. This is exactly how I like a book to be - unpredictable. Having said that, though, some of the unexpected turns did annoy me.
For some reason the book felt, to me, kind of abridged. The story trots along at a good pace and I think perhaps there could have been more variation in that pace, to give time for relationships and characters to grow. It felt like an epic novel that had had the slower passages taken out, leaving just the story.
It was a very good story though, and I did enjoy it.
This is a well told story, which I enjoyed reading. It had many twists which I didn’t see coming, meaning I was never sure how things were going to turn out. This is exactly how I like a book to be - unpredictable. Having said that, though, some of the unexpected turns did annoy me.
For some reason the book felt, to me, kind of abridged. The story trots along at a good pace and I think perhaps there could have been more variation in that pace, to give time for relationships and characters to grow. It felt like an epic novel that had had the slower passages taken out, leaving just the story.
It was a very good story though, and I did enjoy it.
June 28, 2020
Kameron Williams immediately immerses the reader in the complete and realistic native culture of the main character, Omi, a teenage boy. Although reminiscent of familiar American Indian cultures, Omi's village includes several novel aspects of everyday life, village ritual, and family tradition that create an entirely new world for readers. It is these details that eventually drive Omi to make significant discoveries about the village’s Seer and his leadership and ultimately a life changing decision to leave his village.
The details included in the descriptions of the native culture, individual villagers, and the surrounding environment draw the reader into and through a well formed story. Omi's adventures in and out of the village are engaging and include unexpected friends and surprises along the way.
Time Before the Moon follows the great tradition of My Side of the Mountain and Hatchet allowing it to cross from just an adult fiction book to include young adult readers as well. Omi faces challenges in the form of peers, elders, traditions, wilderness, and several internal struggles. He faces the discovery of corruption in leadership, how that passes down to individuals, and how even young people should stand up for what is right. It introduces a non-traditional family unit that includes an entire village.
I wonder what will become of Omi, his friends and family, and the new world he is brave enough to create. Will there be a sequel? I, for one, hope so.
The details included in the descriptions of the native culture, individual villagers, and the surrounding environment draw the reader into and through a well formed story. Omi's adventures in and out of the village are engaging and include unexpected friends and surprises along the way.
Time Before the Moon follows the great tradition of My Side of the Mountain and Hatchet allowing it to cross from just an adult fiction book to include young adult readers as well. Omi faces challenges in the form of peers, elders, traditions, wilderness, and several internal struggles. He faces the discovery of corruption in leadership, how that passes down to individuals, and how even young people should stand up for what is right. It introduces a non-traditional family unit that includes an entire village.
I wonder what will become of Omi, his friends and family, and the new world he is brave enough to create. Will there be a sequel? I, for one, hope so.
August 2, 2018
The Time Before the Moon by Kameron Williams is an unexpected treat of a book. He writes vividly, with vast descriptive ability, and imbues his characters with realism, and emotion. Omi is the main character, and is coming of age in a remote village in another time in the ancient world. The emphasis in this village is on survival, as well as the hierarchical nature of their society. This was perhaps the most fascinating part of the book; the author describing it so well. Omi is such an interesting character, finely tuned and fully fleshed out. Finding his way in the world proves to be a formidable challenge for Omi, but one that he is ready for. With intricate writing, focused on every detail, Williams has done a fantastic job of creating a world that is both refreshing and unique in today's world of contemporary fiction. Highly recommend for an intriguing read.
October 4, 2018
The story of the formation of the individual, that you can break down stereotypes and build your life as you want, but not how you are expected to live by others. The protagonist of Omi, who decided to question the customs and foundations in his village, he decided to conduct his investigation and get an answer, but he had to go through many tests that could threaten his life.
I liked the detailed description by author of individual cases in the book, it makes the book more fascinating. I think that the main idea is to understand that for your life and for your opinion you need to fight - to defend your position. Omi did not accept things that society imposed on him. Although he is not an adult, but already held as a person, who is able to fight back.
I think many people will enjoy this fascinating journey and they will be impressed.
I liked the detailed description by author of individual cases in the book, it makes the book more fascinating. I think that the main idea is to understand that for your life and for your opinion you need to fight - to defend your position. Omi did not accept things that society imposed on him. Although he is not an adult, but already held as a person, who is able to fight back.
I think many people will enjoy this fascinating journey and they will be impressed.
January 14, 2019
The Time Before the Moon is an adventure story set in an atmosphere akin to the stone age. People live in villages at the outskirts of forests. The village is comprised of few huts and basic living. People majorly engage in hunting for their livelihood. They wear animal skins and use flints for weapons. There are beautiful priestesses and old seers. Marriages are blind and arranged where you get to know about your wedding only on the morning of the wedding day and about your bride at the marriage alter. So, the whole write up is very refreshing and breeds in peace. However, the author is quick to show that the world in the story is not that much different from the present day world. We are presented with flirts, drugs, infidelity, and also dirty politics. The whole provides a certain rustic charm to the story which is of moderate length and engaging.
February 6, 2019
Author Kameron Williams tells the unique story of Omi, a boy who lives in a village and questions its traditions and customs. However, when it’s discovered that he is doing this, Omi runs away to help save his life. As he’s on the run from the powerful leaders who are angered by his questioning, Omi must learn many things along the way while also keeping his curiosity in balance. It’s up to him to help not only survive but save lives along the way.
Williams writes with a beautiful style that is sure to captivate your imagination as you read this fantasy novel. Not only does it contain a well-developed plot, but a variety of interesting characters. At 353 pages, it might take a little bit of time to read, but the investment is certainly worth it. For those who enjoy fantasy and science-fiction, this is a book you’ll definitely want to check out.
Williams writes with a beautiful style that is sure to captivate your imagination as you read this fantasy novel. Not only does it contain a well-developed plot, but a variety of interesting characters. At 353 pages, it might take a little bit of time to read, but the investment is certainly worth it. For those who enjoy fantasy and science-fiction, this is a book you’ll definitely want to check out.
February 14, 2019
This book pulled me right in with its story, imagination, simple characters and storytelling. It is kind of a light fantasy about Omi who lives in a strange village with strange people, full of superstitions, old beliefs and their own way of living. Once Omi starts to doubt and challenge that, his adventure begins. I guess it is OK to call this an adventure, even though it is not some huge sprawling adventure like Lord of the Rings, for example. The adventure here is more inside Omi than in his world, we see him grow, change and develop as a character and that part is done really well. Author did a good job in presenting themes, ideas and the world he created in a simple manner, but in no way juvenile or childish. It is really a treat for any reader, in my opinion, very well crafted story for any genaration.
February 19, 2019
Time Before the Moon is a story that you read fast and it is fairly entertaining. Given the length of the book, I understand why the author didn’t give any special introduction to the new world he was presenting. Although I understand his reasons, I would have appreciated not to be thrown into this world without time to understand the dynamics and the plot.
The story is quite interesting and is filled with little moral lessons that help us find the light in the darkest hours. Although the writing is entertaining, the story gets a bit predictable. Maybe due to size constraints, there’s not really an arch or character development involved, which is a pity, because that would add a lot of value to the story. This book is great if you like dystopian, dark histories, easy to read and fast to finish.
The story is quite interesting and is filled with little moral lessons that help us find the light in the darkest hours. Although the writing is entertaining, the story gets a bit predictable. Maybe due to size constraints, there’s not really an arch or character development involved, which is a pity, because that would add a lot of value to the story. This book is great if you like dystopian, dark histories, easy to read and fast to finish.
February 21, 2019
I was given the opportunity to read one of Kameron's other books in the past and I fell in love with his writing style. When I was asked to review The Time Before the Moon, I was ecstatic!
Kameron Williams has a way with words and getting me hooked to the point that I am sucked into the book. His characters are always well written and Omi is no different. I felt like I was living the story right along with Omi. And the plot! Oh, the plot! It kept me wanting to read on and find out more. I wanted to know what happened with Omi and to see how things unfolded for him. (I'm trying hard not to give away any spoilers here. I loved the book so much that it's hard for me not to mention everything I loved about the story.)
I highly recommend this book! It's a great story of coming-of-age in a time that's different from ours.
Kameron Williams has a way with words and getting me hooked to the point that I am sucked into the book. His characters are always well written and Omi is no different. I felt like I was living the story right along with Omi. And the plot! Oh, the plot! It kept me wanting to read on and find out more. I wanted to know what happened with Omi and to see how things unfolded for him. (I'm trying hard not to give away any spoilers here. I loved the book so much that it's hard for me not to mention everything I loved about the story.)
I highly recommend this book! It's a great story of coming-of-age in a time that's different from ours.
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