The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
by Douglas Adams

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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Author: Douglas Adams
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1986-09-29
ISBN: 0434009202
Number of pages: 592
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd

Book Reviews of The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Book Review: Don't forget your towel !
Summary: 5 Stars


I have never been a Sci-Fi fan ;but I've heard so much about this "classic" that I had to give it a try.I found it a humorous as well as an imaginative read.No point to repeat what so many have already said in their reviews;because I generally agree with most of those who gave it a 5* rating.
Approaching my mid 70's,I can readily see that this sort of novel is something those much younger than I tend to enjoy.As anyone who has glanced at my reviews,they will see that althouhg I read mainly non-fiction;I do like some light fiction--mainly Westerns.For many decades,Westerns were a very popular genre;but even a casual glance in any bookstore,will show that while there are large sections of Sci-Fi,Mystery,Fantasy,and Romance;it's hard to find Westerns,and it's getting harder all the time.
However,I did enjoy this book,appreciated the author's ability to construct a good story and entertain the reader.
I guess my experience with this book is foretold in that old adage;

"Try it,you'll like it!"

Summary of The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

A one-volume edition of the four HITCH HIKER novels, comprising: THE HITCH HIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY, THE RESTAURANT AT THE END OF THE UNIVERSE, LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING, and SO LONG AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH.
Join Douglas Adams's hapless hero Arthur Dent as he travels the galaxy with his intrepid pal Ford Prefect, getting into horrible messes and generally wreaking hilarious havoc. Dent is grabbed from Earth moments before a cosmic construction team obliterates the planet to build a freeway. You'll never read funnier science fiction; Adams is a master of intelligent satire, barbed wit, and comedic dialogue. The Hitchhiker's Guide is rich in comedic detail and thought-provoking situations and stands up to multiple reads. Required reading for science fiction fans, this book (and its follow-ups) is also sure to please fans of Monty Python, Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, and British sitcoms.

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