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spookyoh's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I think this just wasn’t for me. It was a fun story, but I had a hard time getting through it. The ending was especially ridiculous.
Fun score: 3
Critical score: 2
Fun score: 3
Critical score: 2
ainhoo_23's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 estrellas.
Me ha gustado, pero no tanto como El Castillo Ambulante que es la primera parte de la trilogía. El libro está ambientado en el mismo mundo, pero con diferente localización y personajes.
Tiene tintes de Aladdin, con la ambientación del desierto y las mil y una noches, y las alfombras voladoras y los genios.
He de decir que me gusta mucho cómo escribe la autora. Además me gusta mucho cómo se pueden diferenciar a los personajes dependiendo de cómo hablan.
Hubo cosas que no me gustaron. Digamos que la protagonista femenina, siendo el interés amoroso, para mí gusto se queda atrás si la comparamos con Sophie. Sophie era caradura, malhumorada, curiosa, cosas que la hacían diferente, sin embargo, Flor-en-la-noche tiene las cualidades más "clichés" (guapa, inteligente, delicada). No es que no me haya gustado, simplemente la veo más básica que Sophie. Hay un detalle que no puedo revelar que sería spoiler, pero básicamente no me hizo mucha gracia.
El libro para mi gusto empezó a decaer sobre las últimas 50 páginas o así, y la verdad que no sabría explicar el porqué. Dicho esto, no quiere decir que no me haya gustado, es más, es considero que es un buen libro. No le pongo 4 estrellas porque siento que le faltó algo, pero es una lectura que disfrute bastante.
Posdata: Me hubiera gustado ver más de Sophie y Howl, porque esos dos son geniales. La relación tan extraña que tiene me hace gracia; y es que me acuerdo que en el primer libro de las peleas entre ambos y la gracia que me causaban. (Quizá por eso no llegué a las 4 estrellas jujuju) ƪ(‾.‾“)┐
Me ha gustado, pero no tanto como El Castillo Ambulante que es la primera parte de la trilogía. El libro está ambientado en el mismo mundo, pero con diferente localización y personajes.
Tiene tintes de Aladdin, con la ambientación del desierto y las mil y una noches, y las alfombras voladoras y los genios.
He de decir que me gusta mucho cómo escribe la autora. Además me gusta mucho cómo se pueden diferenciar a los personajes dependiendo de cómo hablan.
Hubo cosas que no me gustaron. Digamos que la protagonista femenina, siendo el interés amoroso, para mí gusto se queda atrás si la comparamos con Sophie. Sophie era caradura, malhumorada, curiosa, cosas que la hacían diferente, sin embargo, Flor-en-la-noche tiene las cualidades más "clichés" (guapa, inteligente, delicada). No es que no me haya gustado, simplemente la veo más básica que Sophie. Hay un detalle que no puedo revelar que sería spoiler, pero básicamente no me hizo mucha gracia.
El libro para mi gusto empezó a decaer sobre las últimas 50 páginas o así, y la verdad que no sabría explicar el porqué. Dicho esto, no quiere decir que no me haya gustado, es más, es considero que es un buen libro. No le pongo 4 estrellas porque siento que le faltó algo, pero es una lectura que disfrute bastante.
Posdata: Me hubiera gustado ver más de Sophie y Howl, porque esos dos son geniales. La relación tan extraña que tiene me hace gracia; y es que me acuerdo que en el primer libro de las peleas entre ambos y la gracia que me causaban. (Quizá por eso no llegué a las 4 estrellas jujuju) ƪ(‾.‾“)┐
grizzlysnack's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
skyereadsthings's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
The lesser known “sequel” to howls moving castle was super ok! Note: howl and any reference to that world isn’t referenced till maybe 3/4 through, and the first 3/4 is just an elevated alladin (wildly similar at the very start then changes).
The plot was decent in the way that there were plenty of unexpected twists and whatnot, but still not the most awe worthy story line. The audio book format was solid as a before bed option until the last 2 or so audio chapters that I opted to listen to in daytime hours due to the annoying tenor of 2 new characters that accurately were described as “trumpety” and annoying.
Glad I listed to it for the novelty of it and my love for ghibli, but wouldn’t do it again lol
The plot was decent in the way that there were plenty of unexpected twists and whatnot, but still not the most awe worthy story line. The audio book format was solid as a before bed option until the last 2 or so audio chapters that I opted to listen to in daytime hours due to the annoying tenor of 2 new characters that accurately were described as “trumpety” and annoying.
Glad I listed to it for the novelty of it and my love for ghibli, but wouldn’t do it again lol
leahrdswan's review against another edition
3.5
Unfortunately I found myself a bit bored in this book. It doesn't have quite the same charm as the first book.
Diana Wynne Jones introduces some new characters in this book and in fact, we don't really see Howl or Sophie until the second half of the book. I think the way she tied our familiar characters was fun and I liked the overall plot of the book but our main character just wasn't very interesting.
The problem with this book is it only works if you believe Abdullah and Flower-in-the-night deserve to be with each other, as it largely follows Abdullahs quest to save her from a djinn. We are told they love each other which is why he goes on this journey but all we really see of their love is a prophecy promising that they will be together and insta love. While we do see more of why Abdullah falls for Flower-in-the-night throughout the book, I had a had time really caring for it.
Diana Wynne Jones introduces some new characters in this book and in fact, we don't really see Howl or Sophie until the second half of the book. I think the way she tied our familiar characters was fun and I liked the overall plot of the book but our main character just wasn't very interesting.
The problem with this book is it only works if you believe Abdullah and Flower-in-the-night deserve to be with each other, as it largely follows Abdullahs quest to save her from a djinn. We are told they love each other which is why he goes on this journey but all we really see of their love is a prophecy promising that they will be together and insta love. While we do see more of why Abdullah falls for Flower-in-the-night throughout the book, I had a had time really caring for it.
sari___'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shakiral's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Really funny, truly engaging and it has a great plot. The ending seems a bit underdeveloped though and a little easy, still a great read though.
kaebirdie's review against another edition
4.0
Kind of spent most of the book wondering where this fit for the Howl trilogy. I think the tie-in was alright though, and I thought the spin on Aladdin was interesting.
estea's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5