Reviews

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

candynecklace's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

dorkybanshee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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

3.5

tina1001's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

4.25

What a lovely story! Different from the movie, but just as charming. My only issue was it slowed down at the later half of the book, but wrapped up nicely. I loved our band of misfits! Calcifer is still my fav! 

sarahhreads's review against another edition

5.0

5000000/10 stars

this book will forever hold my heart in its hands it is my all time best favorite book

“i think we ought to live happily ever after”

jupitertear5_'s review against another edition

funny

5.0

marajoy's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

fun read! this is not a bad review btw

vaudevillianveteran's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful 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? No

4.5

alvamalmstrom's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lizziaha's review against another edition

4.5

Having watched the movie first, I was very surprised at the masses of people who claim the book is way different from the movie. Obviously it’s not a word for word adaptation but it felt pretty similar to me. 
And having already known most of the characters, I felt like the book just made me love them more. The very specific brand of a ship that’s grumpxsunshine but it works both way simultaneously is so delectable, I’ll eat it up every time. Aside from that though, it feels like all the characters just come right off the page. They’re perfectly imperfect and have just the right level of humor to each of them. I appreciate that while the main focus of the book is Sophie, all the side characters are running schemes as well.
Diana Wynne Jones also has such a talent for infusing magic into ordinary things. The fantasy lands she creates are so delightful (and who could forget the magical land of wales??)

radieschen's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0