The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
by Nagaru Tanigawa
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Author: Nagaru TanigawaIllustrator: Noizi Ito
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2010-07-01
ISBN: 0316038865
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Book Reviews of The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
Book Review: Far From Boring
Summary: 4 Stars
Considering that the second novel in the Haruhi series was my first review, it's only appropriate that I go ahead and review the latest addition to English translation of the series.
The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya, unlike the first two books, is not actually a novel, rather it is a collection of short stories taking place between the first two books. Fans of the anime will not find much new here as all four stories were adapted either during the first or second season, but they will probably be interested in finding out what scenes didn't make it onto the show.
The four stories contained in the book are the following:
1. The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya
The title story of the book follows the group's attempt at playing a baseball game. The story has a few minor differences from the anime version, but pretty much nothing new here.
2. Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody
By far my favorite story in the collection. Kyon and Mikuru travel back in time to witness (and assist) in an event mentioned in a previous book. I don't know if there were any events different from the anime version as I have not seen the second season of the series, but the story stands out as one of my favorites.
3. Mysterique Sign
The computer club president goes missing and the SOS Brigade is hired by his girlfriend to look for him. I'll admit, this was my least favorite episode of the anime and the short story does nothing to improve on it. Fortunately it's also the shortest story in the book.
4. Remote Island Syndrome
The group goes on an island vacation to find themselves in a classic mystery scenario. My second favorite story in the collection and also the longest, taking up almost half of the book. Fans of the anime will notice many differences in this one. Probably due to length, the anime cut out several of the scenes, and curiously they also added a few that were not in the story.
The book stands as a testament to how well done the anime was. As already pointed out, while reading the book, I counted only a few scenes that were not shown in the anime, most of which were in the final story. While this was somewhat disappointing because that meant I knew everything that was going to happen, it still made me even more impressed with the anime. Assuming the translation is accurate, one can't help but be a little impressed.
While I would certainly suggest this for fans of the Haruhi Suzumiya series, this is far from the best book in the series. I'm going to have to go with 3 and a half stars, even though my review is listed as 4. Enjoyable book, but far from the best.
Summary of The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya)
This third volume in the Haruhi Suzumiya series is a collection of four exciting short stories that chronologically take place before The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya.The Boredom of Haruhi Suzumiya:
In her latest attempt to give the S.O.S. Brigade more public exposure, Haruhi signs the group up for the city-wide baseball tournament.
Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody:
It's like Back To the Future! In order to prevent an impending disaster, Mikuru takes Kyon back in time, where he meets Haruhi as a seventh grader.
Mysterique Sign:
The computer club president at school mysteriously disappears, and it's up to the S.O.S. Brigade to get to the bottom of it!
Remote Island Syndrome:
It's vacation time when a relative of Itsuki's invites the S.O.S. Brigade to stay at his island villa. But then a dead body turns up, and Haruhi and the gang get mixed up in a thrilling murder mystery.
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