Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Howl's Moving Castle
Book Review: A wonderful tale
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful story. It's good for all ages. She really has a good grasp of the workings of her worlds. Her characters have faults and good points and have a sense of being real that many characters from books lack. My only complaint was that it felt too short.Book Review: Absurdly Wonderful
Summary: 5 Stars
Hold on a second while I tie my gaping-in-awe-and-amazement mouth shut. Howl's Moving Castle is by far the best book I have read of Diana Wynne Jones. Though it may lack the depth of books such as Dark Lord of Derkholm or the intricasies of plot as Hexwood, this book is an absolute blast to read. This book that so obviously ridicules fairy tales had me in stitches. Sophie's stubbornness and Howl's mockery of Prince Charming among other things made me love them. And who could forget such a notorious character as Calcifur who reminds me of a pouty child but endears himself to you nonetheless. Incredibly surprising and absurdly wonderful, I will love this book forever.Book Review: Adventure and Romance
Summary: 5 Stars
The perfect combination of two elements that can make a persons imagination sore. Sophie, the main character is well writen and very well liked. She is sweet, and stubborn, always thinking that she will get nothing better becuase of her status in life, until one fateful day a powerful spell is cast on her by the Witch of the Waste.
I really enjoyed this book, even though I didn't pick it up until after the movie had been released. I have to say it is quite enjoyable. The characters are well writen. I plan to read this someday to my child, and I hope the power of Diana Wynne Jones words can take him/her to a fantastic world of witch craft, adventure and romance.
Book Review: All Readers - Treat Yourself to a Bit of Magic
Summary: 5 Stars
The first book I bought by Diana Wynne Jones was the first volume of The Chronicles of Chrestomanci. I was looking for a book for my granddaughter. Before giving it to her, however, I decided I should read it to make sure it was something she would like. I have now read six books by Mrs. Jones and have three more waiting their turn. I have given copies to my sister (age 60), and, yes, my granddaughter, age 13.These books transport the reader to magical worlds, filled with fascinating characters and page-turning plots.
Do yourself a favor, buy one of her books (I haven't found a one that I would not recommend!) - then settle back and enjoy!
Book Review: Amazing Story
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book for the first time years ago. I loved it then and I love it now. I was super excited when I heard that someone made a movie of it, but was a little sad to see how much the characters I know and love have been changed. The movie is good as a separate entity but the book is amazing. Someone said in one of the reviews that Howl is a playboy, but he's under a spell for the majority of the book. Also the characters DO get angry, how can someone even say that after reading Howl's reaction to his unfortunate hair disaster (well it was for him). The emotions are very real, the characters believable, and this is quite possibly one of my favorite books.
I highly recommend it, and the movie too. But do yourself a favor and read the book first.