If you’re wanting to avoid any spoilers, you are welcome to jump to the TL DR summary at the bottom of the page if you’d prefer! However, the characters and their magical antics keep you engaged and the ever-changing setting (due to the moving castle) will keep you picking up the book again and again so you can return to this enchanting story where nothing is ever as it seems.īelow you will find a more thorough review containing my thoughts about the book. Clocking in at over 400 pages, the pacing was a little wonky and the story seemed to lose its way about 2/3 of the way through. Spoiler-Free Review: “Howl’s Moving Castle” is a whimsical, joyful story with clever, funny, endearing characters. If you were indifferent about it, the book might not quite be enough to change your opinion. If you loved the movie, you’ll love the book. I have to say, watching the movie and reading the book ended up being very similar experiences. Earlier this year, I watched Hayao Miyazaki’s film adaption and enjoyed it! It wasn’t my favorite Miyazaki movie, but it was whimsical and fun and I’d heard the book was even better (as it usually is). This was a children’s book I was really looking forward to reading.
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