I have watched the movie and read the book and they are both just phenomenal. Truly works of art. If you like fantasy, romance, and slight battle these are for you. Extremely entertaining even if sometimes it can be confusing. They are both definitely made to be read/watched twice to truly understand the concept but never the less worth it. One of the world's true wonders. Kudos to the author of the book, Diana Wynnne Jones, and the director of the movie, Hayao Miyazaki.