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Howl's Moving Castle
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Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.
Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.
448 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 1986
About the author
Diana Wynne Jones
160 books12.4k followersDiana Wynne Jones was a celebrated British writer best known for her inventive and influential works of fantasy for children and young adults. Her stories often combined magical worlds with science fiction elements, parallel universes, and a sharp sense of humor. Among her most beloved books are Howl's Moving Castle, the Chrestomanci series, The Dalemark Quartet, Dark Lord of Derkholm, and the satirical The Tough Guide to Fantasyland. Her work gained renewed attention and readership with the popularity of the Harry Potter series, to which her books have frequently been compared.
Admired by authors such as Neil Gaiman, Philip Pullman, and J.K. Rowling, Jones was a major influence on the landscape of modern fantasy. She received numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, two Mythopoeic Awards, the Karl Edward Wagner Award, and the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. In 2004, Howl's Moving Castle was adapted into an acclaimed animated film by Hayao Miyazaki, further expanding her global audience.
Jones studied at Oxford, where she attended lectures by both C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. She began writing professionally in the 1960s and remained active until her death in 2011. Her final novel, The Islands of Chaldea, was completed posthumously by her sister Ursula Jones.
Admired by authors such as Neil Gaiman, Philip Pullman, and J.K. Rowling, Jones was a major influence on the landscape of modern fantasy. She received numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, two Mythopoeic Awards, the Karl Edward Wagner Award, and the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. In 2004, Howl's Moving Castle was adapted into an acclaimed animated film by Hayao Miyazaki, further expanding her global audience.
Jones studied at Oxford, where she attended lectures by both C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. She began writing professionally in the 1960s and remained active until her death in 2011. Her final novel, The Islands of Chaldea, was completed posthumously by her sister Ursula Jones.
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June 8, 2020
もともとジブリ映画好きだったけど、原作もすごく良かった。
April 28, 2011
宮崎駿『ハウルの動く城』の原作。
でも、アニメと（ほぼ）同じなのは前半だけ。
私は原作の方が好きです。
でもアニメの城もよかったけれど。
登場人物もアニメより多いし、「マルクル」はもともと「マイケル」で、年齢ももっと上。
ハウルも最初から最後までちょっと情けないです。
唯一ソフィーだけはアニメも原作も同じで、かっこいい。
あ、カルシファーもほぼ同じかな。
高校の時ふと本屋で発見して、作者に関する何の知識もなく読んだ作品。
何故手にとったのか、未だに分からないけれど、本当に素敵な本に出会えた。
本作を読むのはもう何回目だろう…
でも、アニメと（ほぼ）同じなのは前半だけ。
私は原作の方が好きです。
でもアニメの城もよかったけれど。
登場人物もアニメより多いし、「マルクル」はもともと「マイケル」で、年齢ももっと上。
ハウルも最初から最後までちょっと情けないです。
唯一ソフィーだけはアニメも原作も同じで、かっこいい。
あ、カルシファーもほぼ同じかな。
高校の時ふと本屋で発見して、作者に関する何の知識もなく読んだ作品。
何故手にとったのか、未だに分からないけれど、本当に素敵な本に出会えた。
本作を読むのはもう何回目だろう…
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews