Surprise of Haruhi Suzumiya (light novel): Includes vols. 91, 92 & 93 Paperback – 1 June 2021

There was just a small stain on the cover but since the price was so low I don't complain ! And it arrived really quickly, so there really is not a single thing to complain about :D

Another amazing book in the Haruhi series, it's cap titivating and doesn't let you go. The characterization built around the new additions along with increased dynamics of your favorite characters. I read the second half in one sitting because i just couldn't put the book down! It was very enjoyable to read with thorough consistency from the previous novels. Highly Recommended!!

6 years...I have been waiting oh-so-much to receive and read this book (along with the previous chapter) in the series that my beard has grown long and my hair started thinning!I don't usually do this, but let's start reviewing it from the cover: this paperback version has a very stylish design; all other editions - even the hardback ones - pale in comparison.The images included in the light novel are in my opinion beautiful but negligible: they are meant to keep the novel true to its Japanese denomination of "light novel", but this is by no mean a "light" novel. Probably it has never really been and it's a shame many common readers will just skip over it because of its supposed lightness. If you are unsure whether your "serious reader" ego's reputation might get stained, just shut up, read it and judge by yourself.Pictures and design aside, Nagaru Tanigawa gets more metaphysical and serious than ever with this story. Overall, the plot here gets more mature in a similar fashion to how Harry Potter grew up as the plot unwound... For those who like hypertextual reading, there are plenty of brilliant quotes here and there: at a point the writer even quotes Pink Floyd! Remember: always trust people who like Pink Floyd.Unfortunately there are a couple negative points to this book.Sometimes it feels like the story is slowing down its pace and losing itself a bit too much in the narrator's thoughts. It's not really a negative point by itself, but I recognize some may be annoyed by this. The other negative point is that reading this book is REALLY addictive; also, as you get close to the end, you start realizing that given the current statistics you probably won't have another Haruhi chapter for a long long while...Haruhi is one of those series I feel glad to sacrifice my sleeping hours for. It's part "slice of life" and part "science fiction fair", yet it's written in such a lifelike and immersive way that it will take you zero effort to feel as if you were in Kyon's shoes. And it feels damn good.About the translation, I can say we are facing a little gem which can keep all the puns witty without the presumption to translate everything to English; this works like a charm if you assume your reader has a minimal knowledge of the Japanese language, which leads to a better appreciation of some jokes and puns. Good news: by no means knowing Japanese is fundamental to fully appreciate the smoothly written story - the English is solid. Even if English isn't your first language, it isn't very hard to read and it might probably be cheaper and better done than your local language translation (which is the case for the Italian version of the first two books of the series).If you, like me, have been waiting too much for this, there's also a special treat for you at the end of the book: the writer will personally excuse himself for the delay. Seriously, how many times do you see this in western media?This book is worth every single penny. Just buy it and its brothers, you won't regret it!

This product was delivered on time and it great quality.The story is well written and easy to follow. If you have been reading the previous Haruhi Suzumiya books you won't be disappointed by this new one. The book was as good and even better in places than Nagaru Tanigawa's previous books and really shows how great of an author Nagaru is. I would encourage everyone to read the Haruhi series because it is a great set of stories and is a very enjoyable to read.

Some people enjoy Haruhi Suzumiya; some don't. I'm the former, but for good reason: this series combines so many genres in a relatively un-cliched way.This last book...I'll admit, it isn't perfect. In terms of reading, there are very long sections dominated by lectures (particularly delivered by Koizumi or Sasaki), and the parts that actually contribute to the plot of the story are small in comparison. But those plot additions are stunningly written (and translated), and I found, during the climax, a grin wouldn't leave my face. Gasps of shock and joy sounded throughout the reading.Drawing attention to one fact that makes this book different from its predecessors: Kyon doesn't give his generic introductions. Mikuru Asahina isn't the balm of his life (I don't think that phrase even made it into this composite novel, which has to be a first). His understanding of Nagato has gotten past the point where he has to explain how he understands her...he just does. Perhaps these draw along the element that is the best part of this novel...many, most, of the characters are expanded. Koizumi, Kunikida, Sasaki, Fujiwara, Haruhi herself...the author does a great job integrating all of the separate elements together into a comprehensive story.If you're a fan of the series, I think this is a must. And, if you've never read Haruhi before, feel free to try it out. It's different, but I've never been disappointed.