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Moving Day

Terence Young
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Moving Day

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

Terence Young

Moving Day

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

79

Format

Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction

Setting

Victoria, British Columbia • 1970s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Moving Day by Terence Young is a poetry collection blending fantastical and observed realities, exploring themes such as love, marriage, raising children, home repair, education, memory, and dreams. The poems skillfully depict the intersection of dreams with reality and the malleability of memory, with special praise for those that venture into daydream and fantasy. Sensitive topics include a boyhood incident of cruel intimidation in “My Young Wife Once Confessed.”

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Moving Day by Terence Young received mixed reviews. Critics praised its engaging prose and well-drawn characters, noting the emotional depth and relatable themes of change. However, some found the pacing uneven and the plot predictable at times. Overall, it was appreciated for its heartfelt storytelling despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Moving Day?

Readers who would enjoy Moving Day by Terence Young likely appreciate nuanced character studies and suburban settings. Fans of Richard Ford’s Independence Day or Anne Tyler’s Breathing Lessons will find similar themes of personal and domestic complexities. These readers seek introspective narratives that explore the ordinary with extraordinary insight.

Book Details
Pages

79

Format

Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction

Setting

Victoria, British Columbia • 1970s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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