22.4k reviews for:

Howl's Moving Castle

Diana Wynne Jones

4.25 AVERAGE

glx_05's review against another edition

5.0

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can’t believe how much better it is than the movie. The characters are so much more funny and quick and loveable in the books, especially Sophie

momoclouds's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kimberlyroses's review against another edition

4.0

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Very cute and still enjoyable for adults. This book had all the vibes (hats, sewing, sisters, castle, kings, magic). 4 rather than 5 stars because towards the end I got a bit impatient for answers. I was also expecting more romance because of the movie, but I do think the ending and focus on friendship is a better message for kids. I especially appreciated this choice for a book with a female lead.

lazarus_rising's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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this was exactly what i expected it to be: witty, whimsical, and just fun. i think reading the hobbit was a similar experience (positively)

bearielle's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

staxreads's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing sad 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: Yes

teefbrush's review against another edition

5.0

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<3

thetinybookworm's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny 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: Yes

boratae23's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced

larism27's review against another edition

5.0

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Still a fan of the movie, but delightfully charmed by the original book story.