Second book in the Howl's Moving Castle Series
Abdullah, a not very prosperous carpet merchant in Zanzib, dreams. Daydreams to be more precise. A lot. But he was content with his life and daydreams until one day a merchant sells him a magic carpet. At first Abdullah still thinks he's dreaming when he's transported and wakes up in an enchanted garden and talks to a beautiful maiden, Flower-in-the-Night. But when it happens again the next night and she is kidnapped, Abdullah must shake his daydreams away and go on a daring rescue!
I have to say that I am enjoying this series a lot! This story is very reminiscent of Aladdin and Arabian Nights feeling. Some good plot twists, excellent characters (love the guy in the stall next to him and his dog) and my favorite part of the book was the flowery speeches. VERY formal Indian speaking even when the characters despise one another and are insulting. Quite amusing I must say. Once again Howl, Sophie and the gang are back so it's a very nice tie in but they are not the central part of the story.
Highly recommend as a light read trilogy - but read Howl's Moving Castle first!
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