Book Review: Of the Noble and Great Ones by H.D. LOGiC

Book Blurb 

I can’t talk. I can’t care for myself. My perfect Mormon family is in crisis. And it’s only Monday.

Inspired by reality, Of the Noble and Great Ones is the award-winning inside story of one intellectually disabled autistic teenager’s triumphant nightmare quest to solve the riddles of life and

Why was I born this way? How do I stop abuse? Where do I go to the bathroom?

Our hero Juke must master these secrets and quit attacking his caregivers or face his greatest test--being torn from his family and placed in a group home with strangers.

Juke finds respite in lucid dreams of a spirit world before any of us were born, where badass Emily and brave Julian battle Wickedness in the timeless war against truth.

As revealed by H.D. LOGiC, channeling Juke’s genius inner voice, Of the Noble and Great Ones is the literary novel and modern spiritual epic as complex and sensational as the human beings with disabilities in your life.

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Overall Analysis of Of the Noble and Great Ones

Of the Noble and Great Ones by H.D. LOGiC is an experimental and artful exploration of the human condition, told through the perspective of Juke, a 19-year-old with autism. And yet, intermingled with the raw introspection is a subplot of absurdist fantasy. His dreams star an alternative version of himself, an able-bodied, unstoppable hero who overcomes struggles against dragons and even more dangerous manifestations of evil.

I must admit, when I first dove into the book, the choppy stream of consciousness by which the narrator speaks was difficult to navigate. It’s certainly a book for those who love a challenge. However, I feel it is an accurate portrayal of the mind of someone with profound intellectual disabilities.

The plot is broken up into Juke’s waking and dreaming world. While they both carry their own unique profundity, the story told during his waking hours was an emotional gut punch I was not prepared for. LOGiC does not shy away from uncomfortable themes. His portrayal of the inner turmoil and confusion that arise when Juke’s routine is disrupted is nothing short of heart-wrenching, particularly during his transition into a group home. The indifference, lack of empathy, and, at times, physical and emotional abuse of certain caregivers and everyday people adds yet another layer of strain.

And yet, this novel is much more than grim acceptance of an unfair world. By the end of this novel, you’ll be speculating the meaning of life, death, and purpose. While the story is heavily influenced by religious themes, it is by no means a religious book. Juke’s understanding of his dream world is shaped by the experiences of his waking life, each influencing the other in profound ways.

For me, the book’s unconventional formatting evokes shades of House of Leaves. Perhaps not as extreme, but H.D. LOGiC takes bold creative liberties to draw the reader deep into Juke’s mind. Near the end, part of Juke’s dream journey is rendered in the style of biblical scripture. Interspersed throughout the book, deliberate breaks from traditional formatting exemplify the disorientation and chaos that accompany shifts in Juke’s routine. Simply put, Of the Noble and Great Ones is truly a unique and engaging novel.

Final Thoughts

This book demands a lot of effort and concentration on the reader’s part, but it is not without reward, especially as you near the end. I won’t claim to have grasped every theme or deciphered every layer of H.D. LOGiC’s riddles, but that is part of the uniqueness of this story. It is engaging while also being full of different shades of meaning. I understand it is one of those stories that reveals new layers of meaning and depth with every read. If you’re looking for a challenge or simply want to expose yourself to new insights and perspectives, Of the Noble and Great Ones by H.D. LOGiC is for you. This one will stick with me.