Noizi Ito

Kyon is a typically apathetic high school boy, but his unique outlook on life and persistent use of creative metaphors will amuse readers to no end. Whether the reader is a long-time Haruhi Suzumiya fan or a newbie to the series they will fall in love with the lazy and at times boring Kyon, though they may not understand why.

Upon arriving at school one cold winter day Kyon finds that although he seems to be living in the same world as yesterday, something crucial has changed.

Haruhi Suzumiya is gone. No one remembers her or even knows who she is. Kyon has no idea what happened to the leader of the infamous SOS Brigade, but he intends to find out! Despite Kyon's lack of enthusiasm for any of Haruhi's past activities or demands, even though he is lazy as sin and uninterested in anything going on around him Kyon makes it his personal mission to find Haruhi. This strange dichotomy is endearing at the best of times but mostly just confusing.

Tanigawa's use of dialogue and Kyon's incessant internal monologue create clear pictures of the typical world of a Japanese high school student. The artwork included in the back of the book is a fun added bonus for manga fans.… (meer)