Howl's Moving Castle - Diana Wynne Jones
Rating:
4.6/5 301 customer reviewsReview:
Summary
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 horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.
Good Points
- Filled with magic!
- Perfect writing style.
- Got turned into an awesome movie. Directed by Hayao Miazaki!
- Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and was named an ALA Notable Book for both children and young adults.
Bad Points
- Great story line, but I felt that Diana could have done even better.
Overall
Great book! This was probably one of the best I've read yet. I recommend it to anyone; but, if you already have read this book, I would strongly recommend the sequel: The House of Many Ways (Diana Wynne Jones).
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