#98 - At the Back of the North Wind by George MacDonald

This was the quickest read yet, a good 5 hours perhaps -- Also one of the more enjoyable. Out of the books I've read so far, this is the first that I'd recommend. Mind you, there's certainly some painful sections; There's several lengthy nonsense poems that aren't necessary to read, save for skimming over the first one. Also, some of the story elements feel unnecessary. However MacDonald managed to paint a beautiful (though logically weak) painting of the world, showing us an explanation for the unambiguous existence of Pain; In short, all bad things are meant to lead to good things; All is made right in the end.

NOTE: Dibs on screen rights.