

Howl does a few things that are good, but he has personality traits that everyone should work to avoid adopting. The worst part is that Howl appears to care so much about beauty that he disparages Sophie for being elderly because of the curse she was subjected to. He even has a fit of rage when he colors his hair the incorrect shade. It can surely be characterized as a family book, for it can interest people of different age groups.

It is both a perfect source of entertainment and food for thought, at least for younger readers. In an effort to seem beautiful, he often takes hours in the restroom each morning. Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones is that rare kind of a fantasy novel that is capable of ruining stereotypes. Howl is a theatrical, pompous, and egoistic man, in all honesty. A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book and ALA Notable and Best of the Year in Young Adult Fiction, Howls Moving Castle by acclaimed fantasy writer Diana Wynne Jones was transformed into an Academy Award-nominated animated motion picture by Hayao Miyazaki. With his love-them-and-leave-them mindset, he basically acts like a player and treats these women poorly. However, this is overstated: Howl frequently destroys the hearts of women, but he never eats them. Most people think he's wicked since he allegedly devours the hearts of young women. Despite being a talented wizard in his own right, Howl derives a significant portion of his strength from a deal he entered into with the fiery demon, Calcifer.

Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home. An international bestseller, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature. The wizard, Howl, who is 27 years old, resides in the moving castle, where some of the story takes place. This entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn.
