The Wind Rises by Timothée de Fombelle

The Wind Rises

Alma #1

Timothée de Fombelle with Holly James (Translator)

408 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical young adult challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

Description

1786. Alma lives with her family in an African valley, isolated from the rest of the world. Her days are spent exploring their blissful homeland; until her little brother finds the only way out.Meanwhile, in Lisbon, the petty thief Joseph Mars man...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 55%
sad 55%
hopeful 44%
mysterious 44%
challenging 22%
informative 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
dark 11%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

4.09

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