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Howl's Moving Castle | 
 enlarge | Author: Diana Wynne Jones
Creator: John Sessions
Publisher: Collins Audio
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 81142
Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Film Tie-in Ed
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 4.7 x 0.9
ISBN: 000721328X
EAN: 9780007213283
ASIN: 000721328X
Publication Date: September 5, 2005
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 a pleasant book July 23, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's the second time I read Howl's moving castle, and I like it quite enough: there's magic, humour, endearing characters...and it's nice to get acquainted with Calcifer, no mistake.
But I have a problem with the plot: I find this book rather confusing : the explanations at the end are not satisfying and not very clear. And after all these mysteries (the witch, her demon, Sophie's talents, the dog...)I expected something better: the end is a bit sloppy.
Say what you want, Rowling is a master at explaning her "mysteries", and not Jones.
But if you try not too hard to find the logic in it, it's quite a good ride for you!
All time favourite book! June 23, 2008
This is my favourite book, ever. I continue to re-read it over and over. It makes you fall in love with Howl, his marathon bathing sessions and spectacular tantrums. I love what Wynne Jones has done by making sophie actually enjoy her old age and it allows her to become more herself.
The ideas are just brilliantly original.
Wynne Jones has a fantastic way of explaining things and describing movement in characters which doesn't go into huge amounts of detail or inappropriate flowery language but gets the same effect as if she had. Reminds me of being a child, she has us simply accepting that things are the way the author tells you they are.
Better than the movie, and I loved the movie May 18, 2008
One of the most heart warming and endearing stories. Dont be put off if you see this book labeled 'young adult' or 'children's' fiction. The concept, the depth at the heart of the story, puts it beyond being just children's or young adults literature as its throughly enjoyable at any age. It should have an impact on young people as the story is about a girl who pretty much wills herself into an unsatisfactory life, without even realizing she's done it. However, is anyone ever at a point where they couldnt use a reminder that we are what we make of ourselves? It's got all the great elements of a fairy tale, a handsome rugby loving heart eating wizard, a girl with a disfiguring curse, wicked witches, lovable demons,freaky looking talking dogs and of course dont forget the magical hats. It's a lovely story about making yourself the person you want you to be, but it's subtle enough to be a terribly sweet love story as well. Comical, romantic and thoughtful, this is a fantastic book, I hope it turns into a classic.
Brilliant. By far the best book I have ever read December 26, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I watched the film first as i am a big fan of anime. After the film was finished in the credits I noticed it said that the film was based on a book so I bought it the very next day. I'm so glad I did. The magic is not to over the top and everything about the book is believable. It's written so well. Much better than Harry Potter although i dont know why people are comparing it to this. One thing that did strike me about the book is that it's so different from the film so dont not buy the book because you think its going to be an exact copy because believe me its not!
A Brilliant Book October 3, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
19 year old Sophie Hatter is turned into a 90 year old woman by the wicked Witch Of The Waste. Running away from home, she seeks refuge in the castle that travels around the hillside, owned by the notorius Wizard Howl. In it she finds Michael, the wizard's young apprentice, Calcifer, the fire demon who is bound to Howl by a contract, and, of course, Howl, who isn't quite what he seems...
Howl's Moving Castle is told in Diana Wynne Jones laid back style, and is full of intrigue- you're always waiting to see what happens next. With brilliant, lovable characters, and a great story line, it's another of her great books.
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