Howl’s Moving Castle

"A spectacular book about magic. I love Jones's world that she carefully created. If I couldn't read Harry Potter or Percy Jackson, I would read this. <br/><br/>Sophie is a precise character. She likes cleanliness and order but doesn't quite think things through all the way. In 98% of the book, exceptions being the start and finish, she has a nasty curse casted on her. She's new to magic, but that doesn't stop her from doing what she set out to do. <br/><br/>Howl is such a flamboyant person. Sophie described his magic as "slap-dash" which also matches his personality. He is a fun character, but is cowardly, falls in love too quickly, and throws tantrums like a diva would. <br/><br/>I really enjoyed the overall story. It was deep and complex but it was laid out in such a enjoyable way. I can tell that Jones perfected her writing and really likes writing. It says in the dedication she was inspired by a boy's suggestion of a moving castle. She created a splendid magical world that is sure to charm you. <br/><br/>---<br/><br/>The Studio Ghibli adaptation of this is similar but doesn't quite match. It takes a few elements from the book and uses it in the movie. The beginning is very similar to the book's, which is fun. It really is its own thing though so the comparison is going to be limited. I suggest it though! If you haven't read the book, I suggest watching the movie. If you haven't seen the movie but read the book, I suggest the movie."

"My only complaint is that I wish there was more! Absolutely delightful. If you've seen the movie, this gives a little more dimension, but honestly Miyazaki did a fabulous job! If you havent seen the movie this is an adorable book. And you should watch the movie, you'll love it! So precious!"

"Highly recommend the audiobook with Jenny Sterlin."

"I read this book after watching one of my favorite studio ghibli movies of all time and fell in love with all the characters again. Sophie had me laughing and laughing. The book had had many similarities but also many differences. Iv come to enjoy learning more about the stories I thought I knew. If you haven't watched Howl's Moving Castle I highly suggest it."

"This book was so fun! I love the group in the castle (like a quirky King ka-tet). I got this book in a book exchange and I'm so happy this is what I received. It was a good story and definitely something I'll reread."

"Controversial opinion: I actually way prefer the book over the Ghibli version, I think I just like how bitchy the OG characters are to each other while still building a genuinely good relationship"

"despite it being a little slow in the middle, the cozy feeling you get while reading and the beautiful ending was well worth it to read this book. it’s 4/5 for right now, but i think it would be bumped up to 5 when i reread!"

"I loved this book! What a fun read. Definitely worth the read whether or not you’ve watched the movie. There are enough differences in the book and some pretty big differences that keep you engaged throughout even if you think you know what’ll happen because you’ve watched the movie."

"A fun and ridiculous fairytale."

"This book can very accurately be described as whimsical and I liked it a lot… although I didn’t get the hype but I do really want to watch the movie now<br/><br/>I feel like I may be missing something, so many reviews I’ve read of this book had so much to say but to me it was just good? Not mind blowing or fantastic in any way… I feel like I need to read it again but I have so much on my tbr and I honestly just don’t want to…. I will come back with my thoughts after I watch the movie"