A review by evehowell
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

an absolute joy to read cover to cover. with or without the nostalgia and love of the film, this is a gorgeous story with well fleshed out and lovable characters all around, easy humour & a lovely setting. howl himself has 10 times more depth to him than i expected, making him both more annoying & much more lovable. sophie & howl’s dynamic is the og enemies (they bicker) to lovers (they always choose each other). the plot is brilliantly complex, surprising & wraps up so perfectly by the end. one of the most enjoyable reads in a long long time