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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
Different from Hayao Miyazakis movie. Veeery different. But equally wonderful. I think I even preferred the book. It definitely has a place in my heart as one of my favorite books ever♡
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
It has been a while since I read a fantasy that I simply could not put down. I read this book in 2 days (granted, it isn't long, but still). I really connected with the character of Sophie, so perhaps that had something to do with it.
In the beginning, when she is working in the hat shop she is pondering visiting her sister, but just keeps putting it off. It reads: “Every day it seemed more difficult to go see her sister. It was very odd. Sophie had always thought she was nearly as strong minded as Lettie. Now she was finding that there were some things she could only do when there were no excuses left. ‘This is absurd!’ Sophie said. ‘Market Square is only 2 streets away. If I run – ’… But when she at last put a gray shawl over her gray dress and went out into the street, Sophie did not feel excited. She felt overwhelmed. There were too many people rushing past, laughing and shouting, far too much noise and jostling. Sophie felt as if the past months of sitting and sewing had turned her into an old woman or a semi-invalid… ‘What made me think I wanted life to be interesting?’ she asked as she ran. ‘I’d be far too scared.’”
The writing is funny, witty, and the characters are completely wonderful and unique. This is definitely one of my new favorite books (and though I have many favorites, I don't say that lightly with this one). Diana Wynne Jones is a master with words and storytelling.
In the beginning, when she is working in the hat shop she is pondering visiting her sister, but just keeps putting it off. It reads: “Every day it seemed more difficult to go see her sister. It was very odd. Sophie had always thought she was nearly as strong minded as Lettie. Now she was finding that there were some things she could only do when there were no excuses left. ‘This is absurd!’ Sophie said. ‘Market Square is only 2 streets away. If I run – ’… But when she at last put a gray shawl over her gray dress and went out into the street, Sophie did not feel excited. She felt overwhelmed. There were too many people rushing past, laughing and shouting, far too much noise and jostling. Sophie felt as if the past months of sitting and sewing had turned her into an old woman or a semi-invalid… ‘What made me think I wanted life to be interesting?’ she asked as she ran. ‘I’d be far too scared.’”
The writing is funny, witty, and the characters are completely wonderful and unique. This is definitely one of my new favorite books (and though I have many favorites, I don't say that lightly with this one). Diana Wynne Jones is a master with words and storytelling.
I think I am too attached to the Ghibli movie. But this was cute and I think I should come back to it in a year knowing this it is decently different than the movie.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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:
Yes
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
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
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this was exactly what i expected it to be: witty, whimsical, and just fun. i think reading the hobbit was a similar experience (positively)