The Wind Rises by Timothée de Fombelle

The Wind Rises

Alma #1

Timothée de Fombelle with Holly James (Translator), François Place (Illustrator)

410 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical young adult challenging informative inspiring medium-paced
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From Europe to Africa to the Caribbean, this first installment in the Alma trilogy tells a gripping story of hope, perseverance, and love that readers will not soon forget.1786. Isolated from the rest of the world, thirteen-year-old Alma lives wit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
emotional 58%
hopeful 47%
sad 41%
dark 35%
mysterious 35%
challenging 29%
reflective 23%
tense 23%
informative 17%
inspiring 17%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 17%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 91% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

4.07

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