Reviews

Liikkuva linna by Diana Wynne Jones

phoebeneedsalife's review against another edition

5.0

this book legitimately changed my life by being the standard for cozy fantasies. tbh it’s my favorite novel of all time

moonxlight's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

rainlilies's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

vakariaan's review against another edition

5.0

I wanted to read this because I adore the Ghibli film. There were a lot of differences to the film (that I was prepared for) but oh I loved it!

I did get the trilogy so looking forward to more stories from this world but right now I can't move on from these characters.

mini_hedgie's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

3.25

madi8670's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

spacemadchen's review against another edition

adventurous 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

5.0

one of my fave books of all time. a total comfort read. i could reread this eternally and still be happy. mwah

elennadelynn's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

3.75

officialmichaelcera's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-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

3.0

unfortunately the parts are worth more than the whole…. the fantasy is imagining myself being able to put up with howl

alibrareads's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

This was very fun and cute! I’m a huge fan of the Studio Ghibli film, so it was fun to read the source material. At first the book seems to match the movie VERY closely except for a couple details, but it does deviate quite a bit as it goes on. Still has the same cozy, whimsical vibe! The prose reads as charmingly older and British indeed. I did chuckle out loud several times, and was surprised at what an infuriating character Howl was compared to his aloof and charming movie counterpart. It feels like it meanders aimlessly through the plot occasionally, and it was a little confusing at times, but I still enjoyed it.

Worth reading if you’re a fan of the animated movie! There are other books in the series, but I think I’m content to read this as a standalone.

YouTube review: https://youtu.be/eQWZqLpTMnQ