loppear reviewed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
a great re-read
4 stars
Still great nostalgic nonsense and sharp satire about this absurd world.
815 pages
English language
Published April 12, 2002
The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
4 stars
(7 reviews)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is the first book in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy comedy science fiction "trilogy of six books" by Douglas Adams. The novel is an adaptation of the first four parts of Adams's radio series of the same name, centering on the adventures of the only man to survive the destruction of Earth; while roaming outer space, he comes to learn the truth behind Earth's existence. The novel was first published in London on 12 October 1979. It sold 250,000 copies in the first three months.The namesake of the novel is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a fictional guide book for hitchhikers (inspired by the Hitch-hiker's Guide to Europe) written in the form of an encyclopaedia.
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5 stars
One of the best sci-fi novels ever written.
Review of "The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy" on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Most of the fun stems from its unpredictability. There are also some hilarious quotes in here. But, besides its gags, it doesn't have a lot to offer. The only theme to it is that (human) life is largely insignificant. But it's only explored superficially. Especially when rereading, the book can become somewhat of a bore.
Review of "The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
A really enjoyable read. I always thought this book was the Hitchhikers Guide, but in fact that book features in the story. I loved the concept of The Restaurant at the End of The Universe....
