Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle #1

Diana Wynne Jones with Marie-Alice Harel (Illustrator)

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

288 pages | first published 1986

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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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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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