Reviews

Howl's Moving Castle Picture Book by Hayao Miyazaki

isabelll1336's review against another edition

2.0

Honestly I hv no idea what I just read why does howl look like a girl? Why was he okay with an old woman kissing him on the lips? All good questions in my opinion and it was just so weird I think my favourite character was definitely calcifer because yes. And not gonna lie Sophie fell hard for howl for literally no reason and that time wasn't she an old woman? I don't think it's been addressed properly when she stopped being one. And it was just so weird.... but then again I do want to read the second book

animelanie's review against another edition

4.0

I've watched the anime many times. Ive read the book the anime is based on. Now I've read the manga based on the anime. Love it.

marieleemartinn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

5.0

danhowellstan2's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring 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

ur honor the slay

luscath's review against another edition

5.0

This book is very much one of those that does what it says on the tin; it's the film as a book. Having loved Howl's Moving Castle as the original book and as the Ghibli film, there was no way I wouldn't love this book.

It was a quick and fun read. A great way of returning to some of my favourite characters for a short while. The art is absolutely gorgeous, and I will be forever obsessed with Howl's Moving Castle in its every form!

nectarine19's review against another edition

adventurous funny

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

3.75

rebeccacider's review against another edition

3.0

Admittedly this is where the plot of the movie starts to break down....

In general, this kind of manga is fun because it gives you time to catch the small details of the movie, but the art is, as far as I can tell, taken from the film stills and so is a bit clunky at times in terms of pacing.

sanmeow's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

my favorite ghibli movie and my favorite movie of all time ♡ loved this, i love the story and the art + howl is just like me ... ^_^

happygiraffe01's review against another edition

2.0

I read this book as a part of book club. This book is very slow moving. a children's book for sure. the movie is a lot better :o

nukie19's review against another edition

5.0

My daughter and I are big fans of Studio Ghibli and Howl's Moving Castle, so we were excited to read this together. It certainly didn't disappoint!