In the fantastical land of Ingary it is said that the eldest of three siblings is destined never to achieve their fortune. When Sophie Hatter, the eldest of three daughters, is cursed by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking her spell lies within the mysterious walking castle of the wizard Howl. Now tasked with handling the curious man and fulfilling a bargain, she finds there is more to herself, and Howl, than she first thought. Howl's Moving castle is a great read for those interested in fantasy, combining classic magic items and a grand steampunk aesthetic, as well as being adapted into one of my absolute favorite movies. Though like many things, it has its faults, occasionally feeling a little too vague and simple in descriptions, it possibly requires that you’ve watched the film to fully appreciate the ideas expressed in the novel.
All in all, though a wonderful story, I would much recommend the movie over the book.
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