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At the Full and Change of the Moon

Dionne Brand
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At the Full and Change of the Moon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

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Dionne Brand

At the Full and Change of the Moon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Canadian Literature

Education
Setting

Trinidad And Canada • 20th century

Topic
Race & Racism

LGBTQ+

Education
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

At the Full and Change of the Moon by Dionne Brand weaves stories across generations, tracing the descendants of Marie Ursule, who once led a slave revolt. The narrative explores themes of identity, memory, and diaspora, capturing the resilience and complexities of individuals as they navigate their histories and futures.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Emotional

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

421 ratings

65%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

At the Full and Change of the Moon by Dionne Brand is lauded for its lyrical prose and intricate exploration of identity and diaspora. Readers appreciate its vivid characters and emotional depth, though some find its nonlinear narrative challenging. Overall, Brand's storytelling captivates with its poetic style and cultural insight, despite pacing issues for some.

Who should read this

Who Should Read At the Full and Change of the Moon?

A reader who enjoys At the Full and Change of the Moon by Dionne Brand appreciates lyrical prose, multigenerational stories, and complex themes of identity and diaspora. Fans of Toni Morrison's Beloved or Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits would find similar depth and rich narrative in Brand's work.

4.1

421 ratings

65%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Canadian Literature

Education
Setting

Trinidad And Canada • 20th century

Topic
Race & Racism

LGBTQ+

Education
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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