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WinterlilySoftfoot@bookwyrm.social

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I'm a kidult from the rolling lands of northern Illinois, US. I like to read a variety of genres. Fantasy & sci-fi have long been my favorites. I also write sci-fi and fantasy (mostly).

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Diana Wynne Jones: Howl's Moving Castle (Paperback, 2001, Eos)

As the oldest daughter, willful, outspoken Sophie knew that her life could lead to nothing …

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I was introduced to Howl’s Moving Castle when I saw the movie years ago. I can’t recall when I first saw it but I do remember that it was enchanting. So when I found out it was a book, I knew I had to read it.

As an adult reading this book, I’m sure my perspective is quite different from a child but I still adored the characters, settings, and the story as a whole.

Sophie Hatter is the eldest of three daughters of a widow. They run a hat shop and Sophie is quite convinced that she will always have misfortune because she is the eldest. She is a very gifted hat maker though this brings down the Witch of the Waste’s anger and she ends up transformed into a little old lady. She leaves the hat shop and makes her way to the castle of the wizard Howl. …