Howl's Moving Castle
by Diana Wynne Jones
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Book Reviews of Howl's Moving Castle
Book Review: My first Wynne Jones
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed the movie adaptation of this story when I saw it a year ago or so and as is usually the case, the book is better. In fact, they're almost two entirely different stories. The movie maintains the basic characterization and some of the plot points, but it changes other things fairly dramatically. I really enjoyed this story even though I kept hearing the actors' voices from the movie, which I don't think are necessarily fitting for the characters as they exist in the book.
I found the characters well drawn and believable even though they remained basically static through most of the story. I also loved the idea of the moving castle and what that would enable those who lived in it to do.
This was the first of Jones' novels that I've read and I am definitely open to reading others.
Book Review: Fascinating!
Summary: 5 Stars
Love love loovee this book!
I watched the movie first and loved the movie, so I try to find the novel...
and...wow.. this book is great! It has been a long time since I can enjoy a novel like this anymore
I think the storyline, the plot, and especially the character is much better on the book
we can understand more about their background story, their interaction with one another
It's touching, witty and funny! I laugh a lot
But I still love the movie as well too, the movie has other good things :)
we can imagine the scene in howl's moving castle
It will be perfect if you read this book while you're listening to the movie soundtrack, It fits perfectly!! :D
Book Review: Very funny and captivating reading
Summary: 5 Stars
Once I started reading this book, I got so immersed in it, that I dovoured it in two days. The book is easy to read and easy to comprehend, has captivating plot and funny characters that you are going to enjoy much.
If your choice to read this book is based on seeing Miyazaki's film adaptation, which is my case, then please note that the book and the film have not much in common except of main characters (Sophie, Howl, his apprentice)and begining of the story, when Sophie is transformed into an old lady by the Witch of the Waste.
The story of the book is far more complex and captivating than a film adaptation could ever be.
Spending money on this book is not a waste.
Book Review: Another win
Summary: 5 Stars
Diana Wynne Jones is my all-time favorite author- I was lucky enough to come across Charmed Life in a used bookstore when I was just a kid and I've been enchanted with her ever since.
Howl's Moving Castle has every element that makes Diana Wynne Jones the superb author that she is: quirky humor, wonderful characters, an engaging plot, and witty observations are just a few. This book is probably my favorite out of all the ones that she has written, and I can also recommend it as a starting point to those who are new to her. Books in the "Strangia" world should be read in this order: Howl's Moving Castle, Castle in the Air, and House of Many Ways.
Book Review: Blows the movie out of the water
Summary: 5 Stars
I watch a lot of anime, so of course I saw the movie before I read the book. Of course I had to read the book (being a bigger lover of books than anime) As my title states is blows honorable Miyazaki's film out of the water. The world is so intricate, the characters so imperfect (in a good way) I love them. Howl, Sophie, Calicfer and Micheal all became as precious as Bella, Edward (Twilight), Kate and Marak (Hollow Kingdom) in my mind. And for those of you who don't know there are sequels!
I would suggest this book to anyone. I work at a movie store and have turned many a movie lover into book lovers. READ HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE!!