5 reasons to read Howl’s Moving Castle

Hi guys, I hope you are all well. As you can tell from the title of this post, today I’m doing another 5 reasons to read style review. The book I want to talk about today is Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. I actually saw the Studio Ghibli film first and I didn’t realise that it was based off a book. Anyway onto the 5 reasons to read this book.

 

Title / Howl’s Moving Castle

Author /  Dianna Wynne Jones

Publication Date / 2009

Series or standalone / Trilogy

Page no. / 302

 

1. It is such an enjoyable read. The plot is quite unique and I loved every second of reading this. I found the story to be compelling throughout and the pacing is so well done.

2. It is very well written. This was my first book by this author but I found it so easy to settle into the flow of the writing. The author has done a wonderful job at creating such a vivid setting. 

3. There is a fantastic cast of characters. Sophie is such a great protagonist and her development through the book is so well done. You really come to care about them all.

4. This book will appeal to a wide range of readers and ages.

5. If you love Howl’s Moving Castle, the Studio Ghibli film, then you will most likely love this too. It is a bit different to the film but both are fantastic.

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That’s all for today. Howl’s Moving Castle is my favourite Studio Ghibli films and the book is fantastic, so after rewatching the film recently I wanted to share the love. Have you read the book or seen the film? I’d love to know what you thought. I hope you are all having a wonderful day and I will see you next time.

 

 

Pippa