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peachachu 's review for:
Castle in the Air
by Diana Wynne Jones
I have to check and re-check that I was actually reading the sequel to "Howl's Moving Castle," since it is not at all apparent that this book is even related until the halfway point. This is definitely more of a companion piece than a sequel. Naturally, I couldn't help but be a little disappointed that so much of this novel is eaten up by new characters who aren't nearly as charming as the original cast.
Fortunately, Howl and Sophie do show up midway through the book (though perhaps not in the form you might expect!) so it was nice getting to check in on what the characters have been up to since the ending of the original book. In some ways, "Castle in the Air" is like a fusion of "Aladdin" and "Howl's Moving Castle," which made for an interesting combination.
Ultimately though, not as satisfying as I had hoped. There are also a few instances where this book is somewhat problematic and starts to show its age. So big yikes to that. In short, it's a whimsical story, but not nearly to the level of its predecessor. 3.5 stars!
Fortunately, Howl and Sophie do show up midway through the book (though perhaps not in the form you might expect!) so it was nice getting to check in on what the characters have been up to since the ending of the original book. In some ways, "Castle in the Air" is like a fusion of "Aladdin" and "Howl's Moving Castle," which made for an interesting combination.
Ultimately though, not as satisfying as I had hoped. There are also a few instances where this book is somewhat problematic and starts to show its age. So big yikes to that. In short, it's a whimsical story, but not nearly to the level of its predecessor. 3.5 stars!