Book :: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
| By: | Douglas Adams |
| Pages: | 216 |
| Published: | Oct 12th, 1979 |
| Genre(s): | Science Fiction |
| Humor | |
| Fantasy | |
| Rating: | (28) |
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Thirty years of celebrating the comic genius of Douglas Adams... On 12 October 1979 the most remarkable book ever to come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor (and Earth) was made available to humanity – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. It’s an ordinary Thursday lunchtime for Arthur Dent until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly afterwards to make way for...
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braigwen-the-scholar
The first, and greatest, combination of Sci-fi/fantasy and sheer side-splitting humour.
Apr 24th, 2016
TK
Read it three years ago and still remember the quotable moments. It sticks with you, and yes, it's hilarious.
Dec 23rd, 2013
red13x
Sci-Fi isn't my normal choice of genre but I did enjoy this book. I knew the story inside out from the film and having listened to the audio book as a teen. I'm glad to have finally read the book itself and would recommend it.
Dec 10th, 2013
florencebellairs
Reading this book on the tube was an experience. I found myself smiling like a goon and laughing out loud. After a outburst of giggles I caught the disapproving glare of a man sitting across from me (how dare I interrupt his commute home?!), who after noticing the title gave me a knowing smile and asked if Arthur had met Slartibartfast yet. Needless to say we got some (more) funny looks. I'd then realised I missed my stop, three stops too late. It was worth it. This book is worth any lateness or breaking of public social etiquette that may result.
Jul 3rd, 2013
Applejack
One of the most comically cosmic journeys through space. This fantastic book is full of laughs, led by some of the strangest creatures ever encountered, and some of the oddest views of mankind.
Jun 3rd, 2013
Fflwff Stwff
One of the best books I've ever read. It's full of laughs, sadness and outrageousness. A great read, and I would read this one thousand times over.
Apr 19th, 2013
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy appears on these lists...
72nd on Rival 100 Best Novels by Radcliffe
25th on Books You Can't Live Without by The Guardian
97th on 100 Novels Everyone Should Read by Telegraph
4th on The Big Read by BBC
