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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
The first half of the book almost nothing happens after chapter 2. I was bored for most of it. the last few chapters happened quick and made it a bit more interesting which is why I am giving it 2.5 stars, most of the book was a 2
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
Never have I ever said 'the film was better' until I tried to read this. I think I just love the Ghibli movie so much that the vibe of the book didn't gel with me.
I was hoping for an epic fantasy here, got something a little different. Oh, it's a fantasy alright. A rather complex one, but I would not say exactly epic. The Howl's Castle lets you think it's going to be a grand LOTR type of a deal. The setup is simply sweet. But once you get past that. Once the heroine is inside the castle, once she meets Howl, everything slows down. What looked like a thrilling adventure, becomes this mystery story with weird clues spread on top of a thin, languid and somewhat quirky plot. You know you're being given clues, but you are never quite sure what they could possibly amount to (Agata Chrisitie fans would be ecstatic here). BUt if you bear with the sagging middle and with the cryptic clues, you'll be awarded with a briliant ending. And I'm not exagerating - touching, clever and action packed (yes, I finally got my action in the end).
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes