Reviews

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

amritdatts's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

bouyou's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

eggjen's review against another edition

4.0

I definitely liked the book, but I'm not sure I loved it as much as I was expecting to - I had a hard time settling into the story if that makes any sense. Maybe because of the constant changing of topic and the many, many made up words. Which I understand the reason for, I just personally struggled with it. I definitely plan to keep reading the series though and I definitely found it really funny.

rainonmetsunami's review against another edition

3.0

it was okay i ended up skim reading it at the end

helga_the_literate_nail's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

monbebebae's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

4.0

henrybrunisholz's review against another edition

3.5

Funny, although it felt a bit disconnected and strange pacing wise, especially the ending but I imagine that'll be resolved in the sequels?

beeeffjee's review against another edition

5.0

Our story begins on a Thursday with a very hungover Arthur Dent who, unbeknownst to him is about to have his house destroyed in order to make way for a new bypass. Little did he know that there were bigger things afoot. Enter Ford Prefect, Arthur’s best friend. After a bit of clever wordplay, Arthur and Ford head to the pub, and then, the entire Earth is destroyed by a Vogon constructor fleet in order to make way for an intergalactic hyper expressway. Luckily for Arthur, Ford just happened to be an alien, who was able hitch a ride on one of the Vogon ships thanks to the ships cooks, who hated the Vogons. Ford explains that he is a field researcher for an intergalactic encyclopedia known simply as “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy”. After having a translating fish shoved into his ear, Arthur and Ford began their wacky adventures across the galaxy. That is, after they are thrown out of the Vogon ship and into the massive vacuum of space. But, thanks to the infinite improbability drive, they are picked up by the starship Heart of Gold. Then they meet an assortment of strange characters, including a chronically depressed robot, the two headed; three armed president of the universe, a man who built planets and whose name is not important, a pair of pan-dimensional beings disguised as mice, and most importantly, a woman.
This book was originally a radio series on BBC Radio written and produced by Douglas Adams, who also wrote episodes of the hit BBC television show Doctor Who. The book and its sequels would later be adapted to a BBC television mini-series and a feature film. The description in this book is just phenomenal. It really makes you feel like you are traveling amongst the stars. Often, the “Guide” will chime in and give a bit of useful information on a subject or event. Some might say this interrupts the flow of the story, but I think it makes it better. It adds to the immersion factor. As you read you really relate with Arthur. He is just this normal, run of the mill guy, who is thrown into this bizarre situation which he can't decide if he wants to be a part of or not. The plot is all over the place, and yet the entire story is fairly cohesive and whole.
Overall this is a fantastic read, and I encourage you to read the other books in the series as well. You will probably enjoy this book if you like Doctor Who and other science fiction. I think you will also enjoy this book if you enjoy Monty Python, or any kind of British humor. Till next time, know where your towel and don't panic.

neelablue's review against another edition

3.0

alice in wonderland for nerdy adults with a weird sense of humor

alabaster_bones's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

5.0