You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
4.75
Sweet, adorable, charming, and witchy coming-of-age story <3
Sweet, adorable, charming, and witchy coming-of-age story <3
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Insane that I didn't even know that one of my favourite movies of all time, Kiki's Delivery Service, was based on a book until I saw this in a charity shop!!
The original text has been translated from Japanese and the adorable illustrations throughout the book are clearly inspired by the Studio Ghibli adaptation. It's a really cute book and I really enjoyed seeing where the inspiration for the movie came from. The original text isn't exactly the same as the movie and Kiki goes on a few different adventures which is fun! SO CHARMING
The original text has been translated from Japanese and the adorable illustrations throughout the book are clearly inspired by the Studio Ghibli adaptation. It's a really cute book and I really enjoyed seeing where the inspiration for the movie came from. The original text isn't exactly the same as the movie and Kiki goes on a few different adventures which is fun! SO CHARMING
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a cute and very easy to read book. This was perfect for me to still be able to read a little bit throughout my reading slump.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I was pleasantly surprised by this book! Everything about it was so cute—from the reason behind its existence to the character relationships and experiences.
Going into this, I did expect a storyline that followed the Studio Ghibli movie, but (like Howl’s Moving Castle) they both are exceptional in their own ways. The book is more a series of adventures and slice of life than the movie, which makes sense. The ending was also better in the book because it really fit with the story we get throughout with a feeling of open-endedness yet definitely being a good stopping point. Kiki’s going to keep learning lessons and grow old and find her people, but those are all adventures for another day.
The lighthearted feel to this and just general cozy vibes make this such a good book to read when you’re looking for something fun, sweet, and light. It’s such a cute book, and the narrator for the audiobook does an amazing job bringing the characters to life.
Going into this, I did expect a storyline that followed the Studio Ghibli movie, but (like Howl’s Moving Castle) they both are exceptional in their own ways. The book is more a series of adventures and slice of life than the movie, which makes sense. The ending was also better in the book because it really fit with the story we get throughout with a feeling of open-endedness yet definitely being a good stopping point. Kiki’s going to keep learning lessons and grow old and find her people, but those are all adventures for another day.
The lighthearted feel to this and just general cozy vibes make this such a good book to read when you’re looking for something fun, sweet, and light. It’s such a cute book, and the narrator for the audiobook does an amazing job bringing the characters to life.
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Cute little thing, and I like the contrast with the animation.