Howl's Moving Castle vs The Graveyard Book: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Fantasy, Fiction
Howl's Moving Castle
As the oldest daughter, willful, outspoken Sophie knew that her life could lead to nothing but mistakes. When her father dies, her stepmother sends her two sisters out to make their fortunes while Sophie continues to…
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The Graveyard Book
Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place—he's the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Graveyard Book has the widest readership — 2012 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Howl's Moving Castle | The Graveyard Book | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 4.3 (2012) |
| Hardcover | 4.2 (1212) | 4.3 (60) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (2) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (793) | 4.5 (1276) |
Reception
| Howl's Moving Castle | The Graveyard Book | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1212 | 2012 |
| Editions | 37 | 40 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 1026 |
| Reading it now | — | 65 |
| Written reviews | — | 274 |
| Wikipedia attention | 68200 | 5122 |
| Pages | 317 | 298 |