The New Moon's Arms by Nalo Hopkinson

The New Moon's Arms

Nalo Hopkinson

336 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism science fiction emotional reflective slow-paced
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THE NEW MOON'S ARMS is a mainstream magical realism novel set in the Caribbean on the fictional island of Dolorosse. Calamity, born Chastity, has renamed herself in a way she feels is most fitting. She's a 50-something grandmother whose mother dis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
funny 61%
mysterious 57%
reflective 52%
adventurous 38%
hopeful 33%
sad 23%
lighthearted 19%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 23%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 38%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 41% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 29% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.97

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