At the Back of the North Wind
by George MacDonald
Taste attributes: fantasyadventurefamilymyth/fairytalefresh & originalwholesomeimaginaryintricatelinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming questhuman spirit/resilience/survivalunlikely connections
Boxlist takeInventive and glossy: an expansive fantasy novel, intricate rather than simple. Best if you like polish over grit.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
The adventures of a little boy, Diamond, named for his father's favorite horse, as he travels with the beautiful lady North Wind and comes to know the many facets of her protective and violent temper.
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- Author
- George MacDonald
- Published
- 1871
- Pages
- 303
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- Source
- Open Library
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