The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Total Points
#30
- Pages
- 216
- Published
- Oct 12th, 1979
- Genres
- Science Fiction Fantasy Humor
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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loved it when I read it but I highly doubt it would stand the test of time.
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The first, and greatest, combination of Sci-fi/fantasy and sheer side-splitting humour.
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Laugh out loud funny.
Feb 25th, 2015
This book is a kick in the pants. Love Douglas Adams' writing!
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Dec 23rd, 2013
Read it three years ago and still remember the quotable moments. It sticks with you, and yes, it's hilarious.
Dec 10th, 2013
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.
Aug 29th, 2013
Jul 3rd, 2013
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.
Jun 3rd, 2013
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.
Apr 19th, 2013
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.
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