At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald

At the Back of the North Wind

George MacDonald with Rebecca Reynolds (Narrator)

8 hours, 22 minutes first pub 1871 (editions) user-added

fiction childrens classics fantasy hopeful reflective slow-paced
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A Victorian fairy tale that has enchanted readers for more than a hundred years: the magical story of Diamond, the son of a poor coachman, who is swept away by the North Wind a radiant, maternal spirit with long, flowing hair and whose life is tra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 45%
hopeful 45%
adventurous 40%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
relaxing 15%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
funny 5%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 19%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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