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Liked It4 of 4 members found this review helpful “I loved Hayao Miyazaki's movie version of this story so much that I hunted down the original novel, though it seems like a strange order of events. I enjoyed the book too. Some things that confused me in the movie were much clearer, and the story had added layers of richness(of course). Fun read.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“A girl that meets a magical creature ”
Laura *Online* wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Surprised to see they made a movie of it. ”
Holly B wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I actually liked the movie better.”
ghostgirl101{I Got My Hair Cut Rilly Short!} wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“i have to say that, in comparison with the movie, the book is about 1,000 times better! the characters are so well developed in the book, as opposed to the movie, which just barely scrapes the surface of their fascinating personalities. i'm coming to the end, it's bumming me out a little bit. :'( i plan to watch the movie again when i finish, just to remind of how much better the book is.”
Zoe K wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“It's Ok....not as good as the others, but I still can't put it down”
Samantha I wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Being the eldest of three daughters, Sophie has made up her mind that she will never amount to anything in life. But when she is cursed by the Witch of the Waste Sophie is forced to set out to seek her fortune. Along the way she meets the cowardly and womanizing Wizard Howl and is taken into his castle. Sophie is tumbled headlong into a whiling adventure of magic and self discovery.
Mental Apparition wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I was inspired to read this book by my intense love of Hayao Miyazaki’s animated adaption of Howl’s Moving Castle. After experiencing both I can honestly say that I enjoyed both despite their differences. Both deviations of the plot boast magic, intrigue, originality and romance. Sophie is a strong spirited heroine with issues in confidence that many girls can relate to. Though Howl is a “slitherer-outer” as well as a womanizer his faults become endearing.
Jones is a tolerably good writer though her novels are meant to be for young adult readers and as such are reasonably simple. Still, she manages vivid descriptions and a compelling plot obviously born of a tremendously creative imagination. Howl’s Moving Castle is no typical fantasy novel about witches and wizards.
If you enjoyed the movie or are simply looking for a good book I would definitely recommend Howl’s Moving Castle!
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“AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O own the movie, it is great. Theres love, and not the bad kind like twightlight, war, magic, and turniphead. Everything in a novel is in there!”
Megera wrote this review Tuesday, November 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“this book is sososososo good! clare, you should definetly read this. its great. so is the second one”
Mary grace wrote this review Friday, November 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wonderful. Loved the main character Sophie, and Wizard Howl, his assistant Michael and the wizard's fire demon Calcifer. Any book that can make a fire demon seem almost human and loveable is an outstanding book in my opinion.”
Robin wrote this review Saturday, November 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No0 of 1 members found this review helpful“When i saw the movie and I loved it. Im now reading the book. It suprises me on how diffrent they are. Usualy the director trys to make the movie exactly like the book. I would recomend this book and movie to anyone.”
Mary N wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
