samschnell19's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fartyfazbear's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
fast-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? Yes
4.75
cdawnglebe's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
margaweet's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
greenej's review against another edition
1.0
Needed to read this for a book challenge (category: Fairy Tale). I'm sure it's the proper cup of tea for many people, but not for me.
sarracenia's review against another edition
4.0
I watched the Studio Ghibli film of this before I discovered the book. I loved the film and jumped into the novel looking forward to something very similar. It is really quite different and at first I was disappointed. There is much more emphasis on Howl's womanising and some quite grotesque magic spells in the book. Parts of the plot do not occur in the film.
Once I had got over the fact it's very different and stopped thinking about the film, I started to enjoy this novel more. It is a wonderfully creative fantasy tale with a host of interesting characters. The way the plot comes together at the end is fast-moving and quite thrilling. And there's a happy ending, which I do like!
Once I had got over the fact it's very different and stopped thinking about the film, I started to enjoy this novel more. It is a wonderfully creative fantasy tale with a host of interesting characters. The way the plot comes together at the end is fast-moving and quite thrilling. And there's a happy ending, which I do like!
brunamiura's review against another edition
5.0
I think this might be my favorite fantasy book. I adore the Ghibli movie and this reads just as magical.
The writing feels like a fable, all the details tie perfectly at the end, it’s like a dream I never want to wake up from.
The writing feels like a fable, all the details tie perfectly at the end, it’s like a dream I never want to wake up from.
pixelski's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely and magical. I expected no less of Jones. I loved how everything just made sense and tied up nicely in the end. I do wish I got more Howl and Sophie moments though!