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QNPoohBear asked this question about Howl’s Moving Castle (Howl’s Moving Castle, #1):

How does it compare to the movie? It's a favorite of my oldest niece (now "almost 6") but I wasn't enamored with it.

Anna I adore both the book and the movie, but the book absolutely blows the movie away, no question about it. A lot was changed for the movie, including th…moreI adore both the book and the movie, but the book absolutely blows the movie away, no question about it. A lot was changed for the movie, including the ending, but I wasn't disgruntled by this. I think Miyazaki did the characters justice. They were as noble and lovable (especially Howl, who absolutely comes to life in both) as the original book characters. Not to mention Joe Hisaishi's soundtrack is gorgeous and fits the story to a "T."

Overall, I think both are good in their own right, but the book in astounding. (Though, admittedly, I will be humming "Merry-Go-Round Of Life" until the end of my days.)(less)

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