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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (light novel)
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See moreHaruhi is a cute, determined girl, starting high school in a city where nothing exciting happens. She organizes an after-school club known as the S.O.S. Brigade whose mission is to seek out the extraordinary. Their second mission is keeping Haruhi happy--because even though she doesn't know it, Haruhi has the power to destroy the universe.
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Meet Haruhi - a cute, determined girl, starting high school in a city where nothing exciting happens and absolutely no one understands her.
Meet Kyon - 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 organised 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.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya by Nagaru Tanigawa is an intriguing story that explores the fascinating and unique adventures of its characters. Dive into this light novel to discover how an ordinary high school setting can be transformed by the whims of an extraordinary girl.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781975322830
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 January 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Yen Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 243g
Pages: 232
About the Author
Nagaru Tanigawa is a Japanese author best known for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya for which he won the grand prize at the eighth annual Sneaker Awards.
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