Customer Reviews
Such a LOVELY book. If you or someone you love likes the film, give them this book. It is one of the prettiest bindings I've ever seen.
This a review of the deluxe edition, it’s absolutely beautiful and came on time. The book itself is absolutely wonderful and you should definitely read it!
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This is one of my favorite books. I enjoyed it as a teenager, and I still enjoy it as an adult. In fact, I already owned a copy, but I couldn't resist this beautiful edition when it was on sale. If you've seen the lovely Ghibli movie, then you have a somewhat accurate idea of the first half of the book. In the 2nd half, the movie plot diverges wildly.Characters 10/10: These are fully developed, complex characters that I'm delighted to root for. Howl in particular lingers in the mind as a unique character. He toes the line between being exasperating and being charming without ever quite going too far for likeability. And our main protagonist, Sophie, is just wonderful. She's intelligent, spirited, practical, and full of heart.Atmosphere 9/10: I suppose this falls into the magical realism camp. These very relatable characters live in a fairytale world, and take some very strange things for granted as they get on with living their lives.Writing 8/10: I wouldn't call the writing exactly poetic, but it's extremely engaging. Diana Wynne Jones is a master of dropping little hints that fly right past me until the big reveal at the end, when everything falls into place. She's also great at building psychological depth. And I love her sense of humor.Plot 9/10: Unique in the best possible way. Excellent pacing. The plot rewards a reread, as it's easy to miss little clues the first time through.Intrigue 10/10: I was thoroughly engaged, even in the quieter moments, because the characters and dialogue are so engaging. But there are plenty of exciting moments as well.Logic 10/10: Diana Wynne Jones weaves a story well. It may be in a fairytale world, but everything works together. Even seemingly random happenings have an explanation in the end.Enjoyment 10/10: Like I said, I love this book.
Beautiful book! Love having this in my collection, one of my all time favorites.
Absolutely gorgeous book. Im so happy everytime I see it on my book shelf when I walk by 😍
