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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
This book is weird and wonderful. The end was underwhelming, but getting there was very enjoyable.
"Have you ever heard of a land called Wales?"
"No," said Sophie. "Is it under the sea?"
So funny, nostalgic (despite reading it for the first time), and whimsical. I loved the imagery. It was so refreshing reading about a magical world that is so nonsensical, taking a break from the comprehensive, logically laid out magical systems that is commonly shown in modern fantasy books. This isn't my usual take but I wouldn't have minded a wee bit more romance!
"No," said Sophie. "Is it under the sea?"
So funny, nostalgic (despite reading it for the first time), and whimsical. I loved the imagery. It was so refreshing reading about a magical world that is so nonsensical, taking a break from the comprehensive, logically laid out magical systems that is commonly shown in modern fantasy books. This isn't my usual take but I wouldn't have minded a wee bit more romance!
Really love this. It's a brilliant children's novel full of magic, silliness, and plenty of excitement. It's a real quick read considering its length but it's surprisingly complex, in the ways that only books for kids can be.
Yeah, I really liked this, but I probably won't be reading the rest of the series unless I just stumble into them, but I'd definitely recommend it for anyone with middle school kids.
Yeah, I really liked this, but I probably won't be reading the rest of the series unless I just stumble into them, but I'd definitely recommend it for anyone with middle school kids.
The first 180 pgs were so similar to the movie I loved it and then the second half was WILD and so different but the characters were much sassier and flawed and I loved them
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Yes
I love this book. It's a very cozy read, though certainly does feature a lot of action.
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I forgot how enchanting this book is! Worth reading multiple times. One of my favorites and definitely a book I will revisit again and again in the future.
Sophie is perhaps one of my favorite fictional characters. The way she adapts herself to change is absolutely perfect. She takes everything in stride and won't put up with nonsense. Anyone interested in a quick fantasy read should pick up Howl's Moving Castle.
Sophie is perhaps one of my favorite fictional characters. The way she adapts herself to change is absolutely perfect. She takes everything in stride and won't put up with nonsense. Anyone interested in a quick fantasy read should pick up Howl's Moving Castle.