At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald

At the Back of the North Wind

George MacDonald

406 pages first pub 1871 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous emotional 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. This Victorian fairy tale...

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Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
hopeful 50%
adventurous 30%
emotional 30%
lighthearted 30%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
challenging 10%

Pace

slow 90%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.64

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