At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald

At the Back of the North Wind

George MacDonald with Arthur Hughes

346 pages • first pub 1871 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy hopeful reflective slow-paced
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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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Community Reviews Summary of 478 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 47%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 26%
lighthearted 21%
mysterious 21%
sad 21%
relaxing 15%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
funny 5%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 20%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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