Title: Howl’s Moving Castle
Author: Diana Wynne Jones
Published: April 1986
Pages: 329
Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance
I finally read Howl’s Moving Castle.
—six months ago, but who’s keeping track?
This acclaimed novel was originally published in 1986, but I discovered it the way I think a good number of people did: through the 2004 animated film adaptation produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Usually, I wouldn’t bother reading a book if I’ve seen its movie already, but I had always had an exception for Howl’s Moving Castle. The movie was just so magical and beautifully-crafted, and the soundtrack (the soundtrack!) was so good that I knew I had to see where it was born from. After finally reading the book, I can say that it was completely worth my time.
Belle Can Read 