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This book is so randomly weird, which is probably its appeal. Its a fantasy world that's been cobbled together, with a kind of steampunky flair: man-dogs, hopping scarecrows, seven-league boots, and of course the ubiquitous moving castle.
I didn't really take to the randomness. It seemed so much like Spirited Away which is why I was surprised to find that this book was written by a British woman. When I did a little Wiki-research, I discovered that she and Neil Gaiman (of Neverwhere fame) were fr ...more
I didn't really take to the randomness. It seemed so much like Spirited Away which is why I was surprised to find that this book was written by a British woman. When I did a little Wiki-research, I discovered that she and Neil Gaiman (of Neverwhere fame) were fr ...more
I picked this up because a friend told me it’s one of her favorite novels, and after reading, I can understand why. The world is delightful, and the characters – I fell in love with all of them! Especially my practical Sophie and dramatic Howl, but also Michael, and Calcifer, and the poor dog-man. I nearly laughed my head off at more than one passage, and if I ever find a way to enter books, the world of Howl’s will be one of my first stops.
Light and fantastical, and quite quirkily funny in parts, this story was just what I needed to fend off serious thoughts. I look forward to the rest of the series.
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