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A review by mithren
At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Can't say I get it much at all, but it was a joy to read. I still don't know what North Wind and the country at her back are supposed to be about, but I liked Diamond's adventures with her.
For me the best parts of the book were MacDonald's writing and seeing the effect that Diamond had on everyone about him; though I didn't enjoy Diamond himself very much: he had too much of that Victorian perfectness to be a compeling character. I don't dislike him, I just don't mind him. Further, I generally couldn't make heads nor tails of the songs and dreams, though I liked the short stories.
The book sagged a bit betweenthe Church scene and Diamond and his family going to London , but picked up after that.
I can't say anything about the ending because I spoiled myself while I was still halfway through the book, so I knew what was coming and was not surprised. I wish MacDonald had written the aftermath though, I wanted to see everyone reaction to what happend, but I understand that this book is not that kind of story.
For me the best parts of the book were MacDonald's writing and seeing the effect that Diamond had on everyone about him; though I didn't enjoy Diamond himself very much: he had too much of that Victorian perfectness to be a compeling character. I don't dislike him, I just don't mind him. Further, I generally couldn't make heads nor tails of the songs and dreams, though I liked the short stories.
The book sagged a bit between
I can't say anything about the ending because I spoiled myself while I was still halfway through the book, so I knew what was coming and was not surprised. I wish MacDonald had written the aftermath though, I wanted to see everyone reaction to what happend, but I understand that this book is not that kind of story.