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last updated Aug 04, 2020 05:43PM
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Now I want to re-watch the movie. 🧡💛
I remember reading and enjoying the Chrestomanci series by Diana Wynne Jones as a kid, so when I saw that Howl's Moving Castle is loved by so many readers and one of her more popular books, I decided to give it a go. Upon finishing it, I feel like I might have enjoyed it much more in my childhood, but it was still a fun read.
My favourite parts were probably grumpy Sophie and dramatic Howl :) I also really love the idea of the Howl's castle. That said, this book is properly crazy and at times, I ...more
My favourite parts were probably grumpy Sophie and dramatic Howl :) I also really love the idea of the Howl's castle. That said, this book is properly crazy and at times, I ...more
This book will transport you into another world. The fantasy! The mystery! The curiosity of wanting to know what’s coming next will suck you right in. Such a face paced read and sweet moments that left me wanting more.
My first experience with DWJ was her Chrestomanci series on a flight to Germany in the summer before 6th grade. I finished it in about 2 days (the first 2 books, since I had the combo book) and when I returned I purchased and devoured the other books.
To me, her worlds were believable because they had the elements of our life, plus a little extra. Howl's Moving Castle was the same. Sophie Hatter has this belief that 1st-borns come to nothing, and so she blames everything on that. To be truthfull ...more
To me, her worlds were believable because they had the elements of our life, plus a little extra. Howl's Moving Castle was the same. Sophie Hatter has this belief that 1st-borns come to nothing, and so she blames everything on that. To be truthfull ...more
This is a well-written fantastical middle grade book that will also appeal to adult readers because of how intelligent it is. I appreciated the novelty of the story and its imagination. I admired Sophie’s strength and laughed at Howe’s vanity and haphazardness. It could have been a 5 star for me, but the ending felt rushed and like it wanted to wrap everything up too quickly.
I'm very glad I watched the movie (many times) before finally getting around to reading the book. Howl's Moving Castle is my favorite Ghibli film. Had I read the book fordt, that might not have been the case! 😂
While there are definitely some differences, they're both amazing in their own right... But I do think I like the book just a little more. As per usual, there's so much more back story. I also feel like I've gotten to know the characters better, and appreciate them even more. Highly recomm ...more
While there are definitely some differences, they're both amazing in their own right... But I do think I like the book just a little more. As per usual, there's so much more back story. I also feel like I've gotten to know the characters better, and appreciate them even more. Highly recomm ...more
I listened to the audiobook which was free on YouTube. This was fun and whimsical, the narrator for the story was really good. I’ll admit I’ll have to watch the movie soon to clear things up that might’ve gone over my head. But looking forward the the next few in the series.
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