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dvo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
febyidrus's review against another edition
Too silly and tangential to finish. I got fed up.
azahller's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Seconds before the world is to end, Arthur Dent is rescued by his friend Ford Prefect. Ford is an alien who has been hiding out on Earth for years doing research for the newest edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Armed with only this book, these two begin an intergalactic journey.
I really enjoyed Adams's writing style! It reminded me a lot of Lemony Snickett in that he is silly and ramble-y, but it is almost as if Adams is the sunshine to Snickett's grumpy. The characters were charming and fun, the jokes had me laughing out loud, and Fry's narration was truly the icing on the cake. A better match simply could not have been made for this book. I'm excited to continue on in the series and I think these will be great pick-me-ups as I continue on.
I do think that going into this, I had anticipated more plot and less ramblings. I genuinely feel that if I knew what to expect going in, this could have been a 5 star read. I also probably wouldn't have opted for the audiobook as I sometimes struggle to stay on task during audiobooks (obviously this is a me problem). I intend to reread this book physically, probably later on this year. Don't be surprised at all if I end up changing the rating.
This book is great for fans of absurd, witty humor and sci fi
I really enjoyed Adams's writing style! It reminded me a lot of Lemony Snickett in that he is silly and ramble-y, but it is almost as if Adams is the sunshine to Snickett's grumpy. The characters were charming and fun, the jokes had me laughing out loud, and Fry's narration was truly the icing on the cake. A better match simply could not have been made for this book. I'm excited to continue on in the series and I think these will be great pick-me-ups as I continue on.
I do think that going into this, I had anticipated more plot and less ramblings. I genuinely feel that if I knew what to expect going in, this could have been a 5 star read. I also probably wouldn't have opted for the audiobook as I sometimes struggle to stay on task during audiobooks (obviously this is a me problem). I intend to reread this book physically, probably later on this year. Don't be surprised at all if I end up changing the rating.
This book is great for fans of absurd, witty humor and sci fi
jollyjord's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.5
rainyfellaa's review
3.0
This is too weird for me I'm really used to books that follows some kind of rules but this one broke them all
However this book stand I didn't love it first because it was to short and slow and it didn't try to show me deeply how this world works but overall the book is funny in his weird way it's enjoyable but just not for me
However seeing so many good reviews about this one I'd give a try to the rest
Reread: ok this was cool the first time I read it I didn't love it but now I'm finding the charm to it it's definitely silly and it has its moments Im use to more long stories but this wasn't bad
However this book stand I didn't love it first because it was to short and slow and it didn't try to show me deeply how this world works but overall the book is funny in his weird way it's enjoyable but just not for me
However seeing so many good reviews about this one I'd give a try to the rest
Reread: ok this was cool the first time I read it I didn't love it but now I'm finding the charm to it it's definitely silly and it has its moments Im use to more long stories but this wasn't bad
wheelbarrow's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bearfamilyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.25
3.42โ
I started by reading this aloud to my kids, as I was told it was a great read aloud. But it was so not our thing ๐
...which made it perfect for a reading prompt (out of my comfort zone)!
I didn't love it, though I did learn The Answer to The Ultimate Question of Life and the Universe...
...so there's that.
I think a certain kind of person would LOVE the writing style and humor. I just don't think I'm that person.
I started by reading this aloud to my kids, as I was told it was a great read aloud. But it was so not our thing ๐
...which made it perfect for a reading prompt (out of my comfort zone)!
I didn't love it, though I did learn The Answer to The Ultimate Question of Life and the Universe...
...so there's that.
I think a certain kind of person would LOVE the writing style and humor. I just don't think I'm that person.
circleofreadersdruid's review against another edition
Too absurdist to continue for another 4 hours. I just donโt have it in me.
sararose_cozy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0