Howl's Moving Castle
by Diana Wynne Jones
Taste attributes: fantasyromancecomedymyth/fairytalefresh & originalwholesomelightimaginaryintricatelinearglossyunlikely connectionsempowerment/personal growthfighting evil
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, inventive fantasy novel, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.4 / 5
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About This Book
As the oldest daughter, willful, outspoken Sophie knew that her life could lead to nothing but mistakes. When her father dies, her stepmother sends her two sisters out to make their fortunes while Sophie continues to work in the family hattery. As she whispers her thoughts to the hats she trims, the shop begins to grow in popularity, until she offends the Wicked Witch of the Waste.
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- Author
- Diana Wynne Jones
- Published
- 1986
- Pages
- 304
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- Open Library
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