Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle #1

Diana Wynne Jones

320 pages • first pub 1986 (view editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Howl's Moving Castle is ideal for readers who enjoy whimsical, character-driven adventures with a blend of humor, magical mishaps, and heartfelt relationships.

Description

In this beloved modern classic, young Sophie Hatter from the land of Ingary catches the unwelcome attention of the Witch of the Waste and is put under a spell . . .Deciding she has nothing more to lose, Sophie makes her way to the moving castle th...

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Community Reviews

4.25
based on 72,593 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 91%

lighthearted: 79%

funny: 71%

mysterious: 28%

hopeful: 23%

relaxing: 21%

emotional: 14%

inspiring: 14%

reflective: 4%

challenging: 2%

tense: 2%

dark: 1%

Pace

30% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
29% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

79% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

79% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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