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

adventurous funny hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

Loved it. I did go in expecting to see more of a cross-reference with the Ghibli movie but was pleasantly surprised that it's much different (though not terribly). The prose has that British whimsy to it that makes it fun and the dry humor is perfect. Adding this to my list of "when middle grade books had depth and a wider audience".