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A review by westrany
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I was introduced to Jones' fantasy through Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle movie at a young age. I grew you wishing to get my own moving castle and my own fire demon.
It took me years to realise the movie was based on a book, so off I went to find myself a copy.
I must confess, I am quite biased when it comes to Howl's Moving Castle so this review should be taken with a pinch of salt:
Sophie, Howl and Michael made me laugh uncontrollably, the Witch gave me the scare of my life, Miss Pentstemmon made me want to hug my heart and Calcifer... well, Calcifer is a dream of a demon I'd love to befriend.
The story is medium paced, told in a "show, don't tell" fashion that drags you into the book. World building is intricate and complex, which compels me to read more of Jones' book.
Howl's Moving Castle took me on an amazing adventure across the lands of Ingary, and the gods know I will be rereading this book for eternity.
It took me years to realise the movie was based on a book, so off I went to find myself a copy.
I must confess, I am quite biased when it comes to Howl's Moving Castle so this review should be taken with a pinch of salt:
The story is medium paced, told in a "show, don't tell" fashion that drags you into the book. World building is intricate and complex, which compels me to read more of Jones' book.
Howl's Moving Castle took me on an amazing adventure across the lands of Ingary, and the gods know I will be rereading this book for eternity.