Myth of a Summer Moon Review

Tami Brady, TCM Reviews

The Myth of the Summer Moon is actually two stories interwoven to create greater depth and meaning. The surface story is about a young boy, Jimmy. Jimmy is a quiet sensitive boy who adores his big sister Frankie, who since the death of their mother has taken on the role of caregiver and protector. Frankie is an extremely strong woman, the only one who could control Titus, the family bull.

Jimmy has a secret crush, a Greek girl named Helena. Helena is even shyer than Jimmy. In fact, the girl hardly ever talks which makes her the target of the town bullies.

These aspects flow naturally and seamlessly into the deeper theme of the storyline. Helena is deeply taken with a Greek myth. This myth involves a bull, ultimate trust, and the willingness to sacrifice. You definitely have to read this one to believe what happens next.