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A review by badmc
Harrison Squared by Daryl Gregory
5.0
A new town, new school, cult-like new acquaintances, authoritarian adults, and new friend with gills. When his mother disappears, Harrison decides to stay and look for her, with some local help.
This was loads of fun. It reminded me of Coraline, Ghibli animation, and Wes Anderson flicks. Weirdness all around, a witty protagonist, colorful characters, and plot that moves forward quite fast. I especially liked the easy camaraderie of the characters, and that the family actually settled. I would've liked to have the group of high-schoolers Harrison conspires with more developed, though.
The ending was open which somehow makes me sad we won't get another book in this fishy town.
This was loads of fun. It reminded me of Coraline, Ghibli animation, and Wes Anderson flicks. Weirdness all around, a witty protagonist, colorful characters, and plot that moves forward quite fast. I especially liked the easy camaraderie of the characters, and that the family actually settled. I would've liked to have the group of high-schoolers Harrison conspires with more developed, though.
The ending was open which somehow makes me sad we won't get another book in this fishy town.