As I've read the light novel, I could see myself relate to Hachiman Hikigaya on many things. For me, high school life was alright, but fun, and Hachiman's inner monologues throughout the novel remind me of how I used to think back then; I couldn't help but feel nostalgic.
The characters are quite peculiar. Aside from the cynic Hachiman, fellow Service Club member Yukino Yukinoshita is a beauty, but has a harsh, cold, and blunt personality. But despite that, she is smart and honest. And then there's Yui Yuigahama. She can be bubbly and cheerful, but lacks self-confidence and goes with the trend only because she wishes to be accepted by others. The dark humor between the trio outcasts are pretty funny, especially when you add in Japanese pop culture references in to the mix.
I enjoyed this novel far more than I expected. I'm looking forward to read more of this series.
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Perfect companion to the anime for those who enjoy reading
If you're familiar with the anime "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU," the book series is a wonderful supplement to that. The translation of this series is done pretty well, with only a few minor typos. The translator kept the spirit of the original work intact and chose some interesting ways of getting around the things that you cannot translate perfectly from Japanese to English. I've read this book now in both languages and I'm pleased with the translation. I just wish, with this series being rife with Japanese references and culture, that the publisher had stuck with the Japanese light novel page size (roughly 6" x 4"), or at least close to it, because this book is quite large (roughly 8" x 5.5"). That's just a personal preference, but still, the book's dimensions are a little oversized.The book itself starts out fairly slow, in the same manner as the anime, as it's the first volume and mainly serves to introduce the premise and characters. It's still an entertaining read, and you get a much larger dose of Hachiman's thoughts and motivations as the series is told from his first-person point-of-view. Anyone who enjoyed the anime and likes to read should pick this up.
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If you're familiar with the anime "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU," the book series is a wonderful supplement to that. The translation of this series is done pretty well, with only a few minor typos. The translator kept the spirit of the original work intact and chose some interesting ways of getting around the things that you cannot translate perfectly from Japanese to English. I've read this book now in both languages and I'm pleased with the translation. I just wish, with this series being rife with Japanese references and culture, that the publisher had stuck with the Japanese light novel page size (roughly 6" x 4"), or at least close to it, because this book is quite large (roughly 8" x 5.5"). That's just a personal preference, but still, the book's dimensions are a little oversized.
Perfect companion to the anime for those who enjoy reading
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2017
The book itself starts out fairly slow, in the same manner as the anime, as it's the first volume and mainly serves to introduce the premise and characters. It's still an entertaining read, and you get a much larger dose of Hachiman's thoughts and motivations as the series is told from his first-person point-of-view. Anyone who enjoyed the anime and likes to read should pick this up.
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- The novel is great but the quality that it came in is badReviewed in Poland on June 19, 2024
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Giving this novel a 2/5 pains me but it just came in a really damaged stateThe novel is great but the quality that it came in is badGood novel bad state
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- JoeReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2022
Great start to an excellent romantic comedy
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GiuseppeReviewed in Italy on March 9, 2021
Nonostante sia inglese, piacevole e scorrevole da leggere
