A review by apollinares
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

It was fun seeing how the Miyazaki film (which I'm a fan of) differed from the source material, and where it got its inspiration! 

As a standalone narrative, a little convoluted, but still very fun.