Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle #1

Diana Wynne Jones with Marie-Alice Harel (Illustrator), Marcus Sedgwick (Contributor)

267 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
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Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horri...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
lighthearted 80%
funny 71%
mysterious 28%
hopeful 23%
relaxing 22%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
reflective 4%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 31%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.27

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