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Castle in the Air (Howl's Moving Castle, #2)

Diana Wynne Jones

Start date: January 15, 2017

Finish date: March 14, 2017

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Feb 09, 2017 Katy rated it liked it

Cute story

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Jan 20, 2015 Tam G rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy, children, adventure, series

I liked it very much, especially at the beginning. Sometimes Jones gets a bit caught up in her endings. Her pacing can be uneven as you get down to it. Even an expected and welcome happy ending can feel overdone.

What she does do well is cast enjoyable characters behaving simply and humorously. Despite my original bother that this wasn't a direct sequel to Howl's Moving Castle, I found myself enjoying Abdullah and the other characters far more than the direct descendants of HMC. She has a gift w ...more

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Sep 19, 2012 Molly Ringle rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal-romance, witches

4.5 stars. I'll be contrary and give it a slightly higher rating than 'Howl's Moving Castle' itself. I do so partly because this one's plot is more straightforward and less random and confusing, and also partly because romance is more a central concern, and that always sways me. Plus, bonus points for Abdullah's special brand of eloquent politeness, which he uses to tact up his natural (and equally appealing) young-guy impatience. Any girl would jump on a magic carpet with him.

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Jul 21, 2014 Adriel rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy

Enjoyable fairy tale with plot twists that were not surprising, but were sweet. I enjoy the way Jones does her storytelling, it feels light and adventurous. Delightful but somewhat forgettable.

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