At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald, Arthur Hughes

At the Back of the North Wind

George MacDonald, Arthur Hughes

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

346 pages | first published 1871

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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. This Victorian fairy tale...
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Summary of 283 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
adventurous 37%
emotional 37%
hopeful 37%
lighthearted 37%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
inspiring 12%

Pace

slow 88%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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