The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
by Nagaru Tanigawa
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Author: Nagaru TanigawaIllustrator: Noizi Itou
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-01
ISBN: 0316039012
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Book Reviews of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Book Review: Finally in America!
Summary: 5 Stars
Just to start this off here for people who may be confused: This is NOT a manga. This book is a LIGHT NOVEL. Light novel is a Japanese term used to describe a small novel primarily targeted at teens and young adults. There are FEW PICTURES in this book and it is MOSTLY WORDS. If you are looking for the first volume of the manga of the same name, it can be found here: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Vol. 1
After watching the hit anime series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya as it was coming out in Japan back in 2006, I proceeded to read fan-translated versions of the Haruhi Suzumiya light novels, which is where the story originally got its start. The story goes far beyond what the anime covers and it's very well-written and entertaining. The series alternates between serious adventure and sidestory hijinks with small mysteries that the SOS Brigade indulges in. For any adolescent anime fan, this is a fun and interesting read, especially with nine more volumes coming down the line.
The first volume on its own, however, may not be quite as appealing to fans of the anime who aren't die-hard Haruhi fans. The anime is pretty closely cut from the original story, so the most extra content fans who have seen the whole anime will find are a few extra thoughts from Kyon (he's the sole narrator of the entire story) and the ever-so-slight variation in detail now and then. The real volume Haruhi anime fans would want to wait for is the forthcoming The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya (Bk. 1), due out in October of this year. It covers a large event that is yet to be shown in the anime and is a very good read.
Anyway, If you're looking to get this book (especially this collector's hardcover edition with the original Japanese cover), look no further than Amazon; they gave me the best price. This book is usually $14.99 + tax and shipping everywhere else; here it's $10.19 with only shipping! Thanks, Amazon!
Summary of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Haruhi holds the fate of the universe in her hands . . . lucky for you she doesn't know it!Meet Haruhi - a cute, determined girl, starting high school in a city where nothing exciting happens and absolutely no one understands her.
Meet Kyon ญญ- the sarcastic guy who sits behind Haruhi in homeroom and the only boy Haruhi has ever opened up to. His fate is now tied to hers.
Meet the S.O.S. Brigade - an after-school club organized by Haruhi with a mission to seek out the extraordinary. Oh, and their second mission? Keeping Haruhi happy . . . because even though she doesn't know it, Haruhi has the power to destroy the universe. Seriously.
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