Reviews

My Neighbor Totoro: The Novel by Tsugiko Kubo

okjaaaaa's review

sometimes you just need a cute silly little hug but like.... as a book.

classynoname's review

hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

rienkat's review

adventurous lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

dromwald's review

4.0

I've always been a fan of Japanese animation and particularly Studio Ghibli films so when I saw this little hard-backed book based on one of my favourite Miyazaki animations for less than a fiver I knew I had to pick it up. The story itself is deceptively simple; two little girls move to the country from Tokyo with their father and move into a 'haunted' house and subsequently meet a strange creature called Totoro. It is actually about much more than this of course as the girls explore a simpler life in rural Japan and make the most of things whilst their mother is in hospital.
It is a children's book and both the narrative and prose are not complex - but the story has depth if you choose to look for it and the prose has a beauty all of its own.

bells_books's review

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

dreamer626's review

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

fablefeather's review

adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

mintywitch's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing

4.0

kayla_can_read's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

It’s such a sweet compelling read 

sarahannereader's review

5.0

Always been a huge fan of Studio Ghibli. The movies are just so beautiful. My neighbor Totoro is definitely my favourite. This book is just very well written and the drawings are so beautiful.

Still waiting for a visit from my Totoro