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“i can't believe i haven't read the manga, but....”
Hitsugaya Takiko wrote this review Friday, November 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“ZOMG HARUHI!”
Sora wrote this review Wednesday, September 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I saw the anime first, then read the manga, and finally moved on to the light novel. I love the story and enjoyed all three versions without ever feeling that one was somehow boring because I'd already seen it in a different form. Despite how annoying Haruhi can be at times with her brash and loud ways, she strongly appeals to the part of me that also desperately wishes that things like aliens, time travelers, and espers were real. The story vaguely reminds me of Philip K. Dick's short story The Electric Ant.”
Lazy Cat wrote this review Monday, August 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Eh. A page-turner based on a manga. For older teens.”
Lisa K wrote this review Monday, August 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I started watching the anime not too long ago because of my boyfriend, and when I saw it at the bookstore, I was SO excited and just HAD to get it (and the other two that are currently released). It goes along faster than the anime, but it's still really good.”
Kasura wrote this review Monday, July 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Yes, this is the book that the anime of the same name is based on. That said, if you've seen the first couple of episodes, you've pretty much read the book. But it's still a good read and actually even funnier then the series. But my favorite scene still is when Haruhi blackmails the computer club into giving them a computer. Read it, you'll see why.
fantasylover12001 wrote this review Wednesday, July 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Non-Anime fans may also get a kick out of this as well, or may not, depends on your taste I think. If you want serious thought provoking stuff...this isn't for you. There is stuff that is probably illogical but you're so busy laughing your butt off at Haruhi's antics that you find yourself not caring. All in all a fun book with interesting characters and I dare you not to laugh at Haruhi's introduction of herself to the class and pretty much everything else that goes on.”
“Unrealistic And Lacking
TheBookworm wrote this review Sunday, May 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
By Nagaru Tanigawa
Pub. Date: April 2009
3.5 out of 5 stars
R - Inappropriate Sexual Behavior, Profanity, and Sexual Humor
Not Recommended
Haruhi Suzumiya is tired of her dreary life. After waiting three years for something interesting and having found nothing, she takes a different approach. If nothing exciting or fun happens on its own, she will just have to create it. Kyon is dragged into her crazy world with reservations. She is beautiful and has a gorgeous smile when she chooses to use it, but does that make up for her insane ideas and irresponsibility? When their new club, which is seemingly without a purpose, grinds to a slow, steady pace, Haruhi once again wallows in boredom. Kyon is tiring of her unsatisfaction and inability to settle down, yet he can not quit the club and leave the misfit members behind. Haruhi is finally giving up on this world for good and that’s bad news for you. Unbeknownst of her, she holds the fate of the universe in her hands…
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was like advanced piano music with varied and meshed 8th notes. At first glance it’s complicated and messy without a steady rhythm and offset beats, but with closer deliberation every bar is unique and trying to be heard. These group into weird stanzas with odd chords. It creates a pounding and crazy pace that entices you to speed up. They grow in strength and the contradictory notes battle to be the loudest. And then it stops. Your fingers are cramping and your wrists are crying, yet you sit with a wide smile. You can feel the aftertaste of the music on your fingertips and the buzz of notes long past in your head.
At first glance, you had been sweating and wondering how you could possibly enjoy such an outrageous piece. Afterwards, all you can think about is how much your hands yearn to string out those notes and how you can think of nothing else.
It was out of the ordinary and in no way a beautiful melody. It hurt and pained you with its ridiculousness. It was annoying and rhythmless. It was bittersweet. It occupied your thoughts. It fought itself and couldn’t be tamed. It was all around a pain in your butt to play… yet you can’t stop thinking about it. It’s oddness and irregularity grows on you every minute.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was not 5 stars worthy or masterful. It was unrealistic and lacking, but it was certainly memorable. This is a book that will have you laughing at its seriousness, yet you won’t put it down until the end.
It this book is going to be read, I suggest it to older teens.
Date Reviewed: April 23rd, 2009
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“The book captured my attention and kept me reading. It was different than anything I've read before but I don't think I'd go searching for others like it.”
odysseedesreves wrote this review Wednesday, April 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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