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thesholmes's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Perhaps not as good as the radio play it's based on in certain ways, exceeding it in others, but reaches that covered status where every joke is iconic and the wit and charm is overwhelming to the point of rendering the story functionally irrelevant. A flawless balance of absurdity and philosophy, bringing the silliness back down to an ultimately very introspective view of life and existence. Brilliant book.
katecantsee'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
studyindr0wning's review against another edition
one of the funniest most well written books I've read. The thought process behind this book baffles me. The book is so incredibly detailed, engaging and just one of the best books to read to unwind.
inky2310's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
yellowthings's review against another edition
Too childish writing for my taste. Dialogue is too fantastical. Steven Fry is great, but the book is not.
missyjohnson's review against another edition
3.0
I probably would have liked the radio show better. I think that I will watch the movie to see how that turns out. seemed a bit juvenile. certainly not deeply thought out sci-fi. British humour is evident and reading it in that vein makes it ok.
saumith's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25