At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald

At the Back of the North Wind

George MacDonald

168 pages first pub 1871 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy hopeful reflective slow-paced

Description

Diamond, son of a poor coachman, is swept away by the North Wind -- a radiant, maternal spirit with long, flowing hair. His life is transformed by a brief glimpse of the beautiful country -- at the back of the north wind.

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Moods

reflective 66%
adventurous 44%
emotional 44%
hopeful 44%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
relaxing 16%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
funny 5%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 15%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.68

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