I think if I was just considering the book itself, I would give it a solid 4 stars. It's whimsical and fun but I thought some parts could have been a I think if I was just considering the book itself, I would give it a solid 4 stars. It's whimsical and fun but I thought some parts could have been a little more fleshed out. However, it was impossible for me to read this book without thinking of Hayao Miyazaki's film interpretation (one of my favorite movies of all time). Because this book was able to inspire such a breathtaking work of art, I'm giving Howl's Moving Castle 4.5 stars, rounded up....more
I first heard about this book years ago, and I don't know why I didn't pick it up before now. I wish I had. It continually astounds me how much historI first heard about this book years ago, and I don't know why I didn't pick it up before now. I wish I had. It continually astounds me how much history is left out of history books, especially when that history sheds an unsavory light on the US or US allies. I applaud Ruta Sepetys for telling these untold stories....more
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