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

3.77
based on 668 reviews

Moods

reflective: 70%

emotional: 50%

adventurous: 46%

hopeful: 46%

inspiring: 26%

mysterious: 23%

sad: 20%

dark: 13%

lighthearted: 13%

relaxing: 10%

challenging: 6%

funny: 3%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
22% of readers chose medium
70% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

8% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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