A review by branch_c
Harrison Squared by Daryl Gregory

4.0

I should know by now that I always enjoy books by Gregory, even though his subjects so far have been rather dark for my taste. This one is a bit less so, having a somewhat YA feel, with a teenaged protagonist as its serious yet cleverly humorous narrator. The setting and supporting cast of eccentrics make for an original take on the prototypical Lovecraftian town where horror lurks. And when things get darker toward the end, the sharply written bantering dialogue keeps things light and enjoyable. All in all a fun story, the best new fiction I've read so far this year. I have to say that the ending is a bit unsatisfying, and apparently this book is a sort of prequel to We Are All Completely Fine, so even though that one promises to be darker than this one, I'll probably be on the lookout for it.