At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald

At the Back of the North Wind

George MacDonald

160 pages first pub 1871 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy hopeful reflective slow-paced

Description

A classic children's story written in England in 1871, this enchanting fairy tale follows a sweet little stable boy in Victorian London who goes on adventures with the majestic North Wind. She is personified as a lovely and mysterious woman, both ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 387 reviews

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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