4.09 AVERAGE

adventurous inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes

A lot more world building than the Miyazaki film. Less internal/character driven and more of a Pippi Longstocking style adventure story about coming of age and fantasy adventures. Infused with a delightfully Japanese slice-of-life approach. Reminds me a lot of Howl’s Moving Castle, so I can see why Miyazaki was later drawn in by Diana Wynne Jones’ classic fantasy. 
lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
adventurous lighthearted 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: Yes
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DID NOT FINISH: 61%

i cannot stand stupid protagonists
lighthearted fast-paced

2.5.It was cute.
It adds to the film in terms of plot and characters but doesn’t have the same vibe.
adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Loveable characters: Yes

If i had read this while i was younger, it would have been more entertaining. But that's just 'cause this is a children's book. Otherwise it was nice.
lighthearted fast-paced

A cute slice-of-life-meets-coming-of-age collection of tales, both silly and heartwarming.