House of Many Ways Audiobook

" It's....it's over!! D': "

" Not Wynne Jones' best work as the characters felt very mis-managed and the build-up to a villain was rather too quick. Unlike the slow build-up of menace in the previous Howl books or Chrestomanci series, the antagonist never really seemed to be that much of a threat. 3.5 is what I'd like to give. "

" This is the last in the Howl's Moving Castle series and introduces new witches and wizards. It is based around a young girl called Charmain who wants to work in the Kings Royal Library. When I started to read this I was not as excited as when reading Castle in the Air as it wasn't so much as a journey that I would follow. However, Howl, (known as Twinkle for most of the book with a lisp and curly blonde hair) Sophie, Morgan and Calcifer appeared much sooner and played a larger role in the book, which I loved. It was a brilliant book with lots of twists that catch you off guard and an enjoyable read, definitely in the re-read pile! "

" There's just too many cooks in the kitchen here in this book. The smart and funny lines found on the first book didn't really flowed here. "

" A beautiful book. Very funny and idiosyncratic. Especially, when the character's of Howl's moving castle are smoothly weaved into the plot of the book. Adds a bit of nostalgia if you have read the book. A book with a twist and very enjoyable. Charmain is just very clever and seem to be the only objective and sane character in the book, while the rest of the characters juxtaposed her character. A must read if you love Howl's moving castle and magic. "

" this book is a follow-up to Howl's moving castle. it another fun light easy read, nothing to deep just fun. "

" I found it light-hearted and amusing. Well-worth the read. "

" House of Many Ways is the latest from Diana Wynne Jones. Like most of her other works, it is engaging, creative, and fun. This book is somewhat a sequel to Howl's Moving Castle; at least Howl and Sophie are secondary characters in the story. "

" Very good, but not as good as the other two, imo. "

" Alas! Diana Wynne Jones has struck gold again! It's another amazing book to do with Ingary, Sophie, and Howl (OH YEAH!)and of course, new characters! YOU MUST READ THIS IF YOU ENJOYED HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE! "

" I need more Howl and Sophie! "

" Another comfort re-read 4/26/10. "

" Fun fantasy with a strong female lead. Howl and Sophie from Howl's Moving Castle show up about half way through but Howl is a "little" changed. "

" Such silliness. "

" My usual complaint still stands: There just isn't enough of Howl and Sophie! Still, this is a fun magical adventure. Jones's characters always amuse me. "

" This book dragged in some places, and was a little anti-climatic, but was still thoroughly enjoyable. Howl's Moving Castle is definitely the better book, but it was nice to get another look at Howl and Sophie. I can never get enough of those two! "

" For a book about magic, I found it to be rather mundane. "

" I absolutely loved it. Great female character, the book is magical and awesome in every way! "

" Howls moving castle was better but it was nice to see Sophie and Howl again in action. Also I don't think she gave the characters enough enough of a story like it eas kind of rushed. But she created a awesome world where I would not mind visiting. "

" Loved this! Such an endearing narration, too. "

" Book on CD. Cute, fun story. It was fun to see some of the characters from 'Howl's Moving Castle', too. "

" This was a fun, quick read. Halfway through I found myself wishing the book was a little longer! I wish there was a little more of Sophie and Howl, since they were only secondary characters, but I liked the main character quite a bit. "

" Really unfortunate that I only started reading Diana Wynne Jones' work because she died and people started talking her books up in places where I was likely to read/listen. "

" As always, an enjoyable read. I'd consider this more a partner book to Howl's Moving Castle. Although it does occur years after the events in HMC, the main characters from HMC take a back burner to the new main characters here. Although they are focused on more here, than in Castle in the Air. "

" Very good, but not as good as the other two, imo. "

" This laid the groundwork for quite an impressive plot, then threw most of it away for cackling evil. Still, I liked Charmain's characterization and I like dogs and I of course like Howl. And I like the setting and ideas and potential very much. I just wish it had ended as it might have. "

" I also listened to this audiobook.<br/>I found this a fun addition to the Castle series. I enjoyed the characters and story line. "

" i loved this book it was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

" not a fan of charmain, but otherwise good. didn't read this one in elementary school so it was neat to see the castle series 'end' "