Howl's Moving Castle
4. Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
I'd not ever seen the movie for this book - although I will now - and although I'd heard much good about it, I'd never read it. I finally picked it up when Neil Gaiman tweeted that it was on sale as an e-book for .99. I'm so glad I did!
The fantastical world Jones created is incredible! Although I knew early on who would end up with whom, it never once detracted from the magical story. Jones' universes - for there are four in this story, five if you count the castle - are imaginative and complex. She artfully weaves several storylines into one all-encompassing plot, and in doing so, makes you eager to turn the next page to see what happens. I read this in one setting, because it was that good!
I love the lessons it teaches, too. Even as adult, they're ones worth remembering.
If you like fantasty and haven't read this book, go pick it up right now! There are two more in the series, and I plan on getting them soon.
Books completed: 4/50
I'd not ever seen the movie for this book - although I will now - and although I'd heard much good about it, I'd never read it. I finally picked it up when Neil Gaiman tweeted that it was on sale as an e-book for .99. I'm so glad I did!
The fantastical world Jones created is incredible! Although I knew early on who would end up with whom, it never once detracted from the magical story. Jones' universes - for there are four in this story, five if you count the castle - are imaginative and complex. She artfully weaves several storylines into one all-encompassing plot, and in doing so, makes you eager to turn the next page to see what happens. I read this in one setting, because it was that good!
I love the lessons it teaches, too. Even as adult, they're ones worth remembering.
If you like fantasty and haven't read this book, go pick it up right now! There are two more in the series, and I plan on getting them soon.
Books completed: 4/50