Better than the movie, and I loved the movie - Rated 
One of the most heart warming and endearing stories. Dont be put off if you see this book labeled 'young adult' or 'children's' fiction. The concept, the depth at the heart of the story, puts it beyond being just children's or young adults literature as its throughly enjoyable at any age. It should have an impact on young people as the story is about a girl who pretty much wills herself into an unsatisfactory life, without even realizing she's done it. However, is anyone ever at a point where they couldnt use a reminder that we are what we make of ourselves? It's got all the great elements of a fairy tale, a handsome rugby loving heart eating wizard, a girl with a disfiguring curse, wicked witches, lovable demons,freaky looking talking dogs and of course dont forget the magical hats. It's a lovely story about making yourself the person you want you to be, but it's subtle enough to be a terribly sweet love story as well. Comical, romantic and thoughtful, this is a fantastic book, I hope it turns into a classic.
Brilliant. By far the best book I have ever read - Rated
I watched the film first as i am a big fan of anime. After the film was finished in the credits I noticed it said that the film was based on a book so I bought it the very next day. I'm so glad I did. The magic is not to over the top and everything about the book is believable. It's written so well. Much better than Harry Potter although i dont know why people are comparing it to this. One thing that did strike me about the book is that it's so different from the film so dont not buy the book because you think its going to be an exact copy because believe me its not!
A Brilliant Book - Rated
19 year old Sophie Hatter is turned into a 90 year old woman by the wicked Witch Of The Waste. Running away from home, she seeks refuge in the castle that travels around the hillside, owned by the notorius Wizard Howl. In it she finds Michael, the wizard's young apprentice, Calcifer, the fire demon who is bound to Howl by a contract, and, of course, Howl, who isn't quite what he seems...
Howl's Moving Castle is told in Diana Wynne Jones laid back style, and is full of intrigue- you're always waiting to see what happens next. With brilliant, lovable characters, and a great story line, it's another of her great books.
Wonderful - Rated
I have read a few Wynne Jones books and this is the best one so far, I agree with the reviewer below that you want to start all over again as soon as you finish it. This is a rare enough thing in the world of the book.
She has a lovely, light-hearted style and great characters. Sophie and Howl are really wonderful characters, both flawed and funny, and I loved Calcifer who had a very definite personality all of his own. I don't know how she writes like this, she doesn't give explanations yet you feel that nothing is left out. A magician.
Not a riveting read .... - Rated 
I found it a little tedious: the author trying to be too clever.
I had to force myself to finish it.
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