Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle #1

Diana Wynne Jones with Tim Stevens (Illustrator)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

302 pages | first published 1986

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In the land of Ingary, where seven league boots and cloaks of invisibility do exist, Sophie Hatter catches the unwelcome attention of the Witch of the Waste and is put under a spell.Deciding she has nothing more to lose, she makes her way to the m...
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Summary of 29912 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
lighthearted 81%
funny 72%
mysterious 27%
hopeful 23%
relaxing 22%
inspiring 14%
emotional 12%
reflective 3%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 34%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 28% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.28

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