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theaylien's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: Body horror and Death
peachani's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Body horror and Violence
Minor: Torture
readingpicnic's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is substantially different from the movie, and they’re almost two completely different stories. I would describe Howl and Sophie’s relationship in the book as an enemies to lovers/annoyances to lovers slow burn. Sophie is also a raging b*tch, but in a girlboss way. I now understand why people say Sophie pegs Howl in the book. Howl is so much more annoying in the book, but I’m still madly in love with him. I labeled the diversity as “it’s complicated” because Michael is described as having “dark” skin, so he is likely a POC. The story is just so rich and wonderful, along with the world building <3
Moderate: Body horror and Murder
therainbowshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
5.0
I’ve loved the anime adaptation since I was a teen, and read and loved the book in high school as well. I decided to make my husband listen to the book with me because he loves the movie, and he loves the book just as much! I also got more out of it this time around. My reading comprehension could be pretty low when I was a teen (due to forgetting to synthesize and focusing on translating letters to words). Definitely didn’t remember the parallele worlds!
Minor: Body horror and Alcohol
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