don't read this book if you're expecting it to be like the movie! I think the movie is very loosely based off of the book! 
 these characters are much more raw and wicked that the movie but they ARE just as amazing. they bicker and fight all the time. it's hilarious! 
 you'll still fall in love with Howl! there isn't any romance between the him & Sophie until the last pages! so don't be on the look out for that he's always courting someone that *isnt* Sophie and when he is with Sophie he can't seem to help but get under her skin. it's adorable! hahah 
 anyways, this is a nice read for those who love the movie but want to see these characters in a different light.