Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle #1

Diana Wynne Jones

195 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horri...

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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 58%
fast 33%
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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