Howl’s Moving Castle - Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle

Author: Diana Wynne Jones

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction

Pages: 329

Rating: 4.25/5

Book in series: 1# Standalone trilogy

ABOUT

"Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she leave home to seek her fate.

But when she unwillingly 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 With of the Waste head-on.

Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl - and herself - than first meets the eye."

THOUGHTS

Growing up watching Hayao Miyazaki's movie countless times, I was shocked when I found out there was a book too. I loved reading and recognising stuff from the movie. I was also intrigued by the bits and pieces that was left out in the movie, and things that was added in there. However, that did not make me love the book more than the movie. But I LOVE the movie adaptation, so that's kinda hard to beat. I'll be sure to read this book again in the near future, though. It was such a fun read!

RECOMMENDATION

This book is perfect if you're looking for a quick, cozy magical read!

To sum up – a perfect read for those who love cozy fantasy and fast-paced books.

Review writer: Lisen