qdbibliophile 's review for:

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
3.0
adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I thoroughly enjoyed the first half of the book and despite the latter half being a bit absurd, confusing, and not altogether satisfying, I still thought it was a decent read. If for nothing else, it is part of pop culture, what with the studio ghibli adaptation. I just wish the latter half had wrapped up in a more comprehensive and less abrupt manner.