The Wind Rises by Timothée de Fombelle

The Wind Rises

Alma #1

Timothée de Fombelle with Holly James (Translator), François Place (Illustrator)

410 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical young adult challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

Description

From Europe to Africa to the Caribbean, this first installment in the Alma trilogy tells a gripping story of hope, perseverance, and love that readers will not soon forget.1786. Isolated from the rest of the world, thirteen-year-old Alma lives wit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 80%
hopeful 40%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

4.02

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