Reviews

Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones

luckylikesreading's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

whynotreadwithalex's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a fun tale of adventure, true love, and magic carpets! I absolutely loved it!
Mystical. Unexpected. Chaotic. Wild.

P.S. SOPHIE. HOWL. CALCIFER. AH! MY HEART OVERFLOWS WITH LOVE FOR THEM.

xenchiaa's review against another edition

2.0

The only good thing about this book was the ending. And only because it was finally over

wee_ashes's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

the_white_bear's review against another edition

adventurous funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

rackuhn's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Not a single person in the early 90s was willing to name a country in the Middle East (lookin at u aladdin) but that’s okay for this one

fatima_'s review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

thedisquietedpen's review

adventurous funny lighthearted

4.0

ereiny5's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A fun and whimsical series. I was surprised that the main characters weren't even in the first book, I assumed it was more of a traditional installment in a series. Very fun to have everything come back to the castle though!

sherny's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A cute and whimsical story! Reads like a fairytale. Classic Diana Wynne Jones! I was surprised by the ending, and enjoyed the little twists. 

Some really unnecessary fatshaming early in the book… I guess it was a different time, but still. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Fatphobia