Reviewed by Nino Lobiladze for Readers' Favorite

Claire and Wally have been married for twenty-five years and have two grown-up sons. It's time for them to retire, at least for Claire, a skilled massage therapist who gets tired after the sessions with her clients. Also, Claire is an energy healer and can connect with spirits and animals. Wally is a talented but unsuccessful writer stuck in a job he doesn't like. He finds an escape in golf and wants to write a great novel. But Claire thinks that enough is enough, and they fight. The next day, Wally leaves Claire and finds refuge at his childhood friend's house. Claire tries to multitask between her business and her volunteer job at a local dog shelter, whereas her pushy friend, Roz, has her own ideas on how to improve Claire's life. Wally finds an unexpected muse to overcome his writer's block. The Funny Moon by Chris Lincoln is for mature fans of humor, family drama, and inspirational fiction.

In Chris Lincoln's entertaining The Funny Moon, both spouses see themselves as victims of the circumstances that made their marriage unsatisfying. The author studies their development, which gets bumpy at times. The twists in the plot are humorous and bring the main characters closer to us. Claire gets into multiple awkward situations with her new admirer, Max, and Wally tries the tricky business of collecting bills. Claire's late grandmother, Mama Betty, or her spirit, is an intriguing secondary character who adds zest to the narrative. Chris shows us that life can be bright and promising in our fifties and that we should always pursue personal growth. The narrative is quick-paced and very engaging. Chris keeps us in suspense regarding the outcome until the last chapter. I highly recommend this compelling and motivational story to those standing at a crossroads.