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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.

Marlee I personally find the book much better than the movie. If the book never existed, I would say the movie was beautiful on its own, but the book leaves …moreI personally find the book much better than the movie. If the book never existed, I would say the movie was beautiful on its own, but the book leaves it in the dust. A lot more story and characters, much more humor, and very easy to get lost in.
Overall, if you're more of an art and animation fan, the movie is the way to go. If you want more story, the book.
Not to mention there are two books that follow it that are also high up on my favorites list.(less)

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QNPoohBear Thanks. I hope she will read it one day. Maybe we'll read it together when she's old enough. ...more
Sep 26, 2014 11:08AM

Suzan Lemont My daughters are now 19 and 22 and the Howl's MOving Castle movie is the youngest's all time favorite film. She asked for the book for her 19th birthd ...more
Oct 16, 2019 03:18AM

Thao Le That is so true
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