Howl's Moving Castle

Princess shared a tip "I’m a big fan of Miyazaki’s take on this story so I decided to listen to the original. Honestly it’s even better than the film. Such an intricate plot where the mysteries reveal themselves in the end. Truly heartfelt. This might be categorized as children’s fantasy but I thoroughly enjoyed it."

mare_oku shared a tip "This is a book I wish I'd read when I was between 10-13 cause I think I would have really enjoyed it. Maybe if I have kids I'll read it to them and enjoy it more. It was still good, just not the magical experience I'd hoped to get like when watching the movie."

kelsey_miksch shared a tip "the movie is one of my absolute favorites and the book was so much better!! I loved how involved the plot was compared to the movie."

jasmine_pearson_7321 shared a tip "This book is worth every moment. It’s a little different from the film, but it actually has a really similar vibe. Very cozy read. Also worth checking out Diana Wynne Jones’s other books. They’re just as good."

StalkerDemon101 shared a tip "The characters are so different from the movie. Yet, have their own charm. Would have loved to read this before watching the movie."

megan_scribe shared a tip "Odd but really charming and funny. Can’t help but love Howl despite his at times questionable behavior. Sophie and the other characters are so much fun and their interactions were constantly leaving a smile on my face. I tried watching the movie after reading the book, and although it’s really sweet and charming I finish it wanting to go back to book Howl and his chaotic relationship with book Sophie"

cerah_byrd shared a tip "Great storytelling from to beginning to end. Swept through a fantastic story that felt like a warm fall afternoon. Refreshing and calming."

strawberrypockyy shared a tip "originally read because of the miyazaki film and it has turned into one of my favorite books. it is a perfect mixture of humor, sarcasm, and fantasy"

h_slaughter shared a tip "4/5. You cannot read this and expect an exact or even similar replica of the movie. The author creatively invents subtle developments for most characters. My favorite character has to be Sophie. She is too plain in the movie. She is kind hearted, hateful, and funny. The author intricately weaves a spell to help Sophie’s development progress. Truthfully, I don’t like Howl as much, but I do believe that is biased due to the movie. I love movie Howl. Book Howl is far less whimsical."

inutrasha shared a tip "This book is one of my comfort books. Opening the pages just feels like coming home to a warm fireplace with a cup of hot tea and a blanket ready for you. Its witty and a clever spin on the fairytale formula! Howl and Sophie's dynamic is so funny in this. Heads up though, its very different tonally and just... 80% wise than the movie!"

mia_mcdaniel shared a tip "A very fun and easy read. Nothing like the movie if that’s what you are hoping for. If you keep the book separate from the movie it is very fun!"

sierra_bantillo shared a tip "First of all, for those of you who love the movie, you'll love the book even more. It helped me understand elements of the movie that were touched upon but unexplained (such as why its rumored that Howl eats the hearts of young girls and why he was actually upset about his dyed hair) as well as explores other elements such as Sophie relationship with her sister's, the curse put on Howl by the witch, the contract with Calcifer, the turnip head, and a different dog."

sierra_bantillo shared a tip "We also get to see Sophie's stubbornness, Howl's flair for drama, and so much more that I would have loved to see in the movie without the confusing war elements, bird transformation and Sophie being young and old. I listened to it as an audio book and loved every moment! One of my new favorite novels!"

WonderReads shared a tip "One of my all-time favorites! It can be read as a stand-alone novel, though there are two books in the same universe as this one with different narrators. Sophie and Howl make brief appearances in each."

josiah_mcmullin shared a tip "Decided to read it because of the Studio Ghibli film. It's quite different but I'd say even better. The characters feel so much more real, and the setting isn't complete fantasy like In the movie. So good!"

christina_greer_wil shared a tip "I loved it, but I couldn't help but compare it to the Miyazaki adaptation. I don't know if you're a Miyazaki fan, but I honestly loved the book better. It pains me to say that, but the book was so good!"

harker_elliot shared a tip "It was so different from the movie but in a good way. It was the same characters but basically a completely different plot. Recommend reading, especially if you watched the movie. Loved it!"

roselattegirl shared a tip "Definitely Way better than the movie rendition of this book it truly takes you on a deeper journey for what it is that is going on in this world how is Sophie are truly the most romantic couple that I have ever come across while reading a novel highly recommend this once you read it and then watch the anime it’ll make a whole lot more sense minor differences but still such a beautiful piece. #studioghibli #romantic_comedy #romance #animemovie"

gwen_9389 shared a tip "I recommend this book for anyone who hasn't read it yet. This is one of my favorite books. It may be written for a younger audience, but I never fail to enjoy reading it. For the Studio Ghibli fans out there who have seen the movie, the book is so much better!"

challis_karasek shared a tip "Honestly one of my favorite books I ever had the pleasure of reading! Every moment you think you know where you’re headed and Diana leads you down a path you never once noticed. Absolutely magical!"

Blue_Jin shared a tip "I watched the ghibli movie first and this is NOTHING like it in the best way! Sophie is stubborn and butts heads with howl any chance she can get. Their chemistry is really good! This book made me laugh harder than I've ever laughed reading a book before.#romance #frenemiestolovers #fantasy"

teebs shared a tip "A delightful fantasy with so much heart! While it does get a little confusing the first read through with the colliding worlds, it’s characters make you fall in love and shake your head with laughter. It’s not just a romance, but a story where a woman comes into her own despite any expectations the world (or herself) have set for herself!"

pumpkinjackolanternhead shared a tip "I figured maybe it’s time I comment about the books I read other than just liking them. This book was very different from the movie but in a good way, it was humorous for sure. I love the way Howl and Sofie go from two bumbling idiots to lovers as I’ve seen someone describe today. I definitely look forward to reading the other two sequels sometime :)"