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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency is a fun, easy read that teases detective work and as Douglas Adams is well-known for, just creating the most random, nonsensical story line that could ever be written.
My opinion: read Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy first. If you’re head over heels for Douglas Adams after reading that, read these books to get some more Adams. If you thought his writing was kind of dumb, you don’t deserve this book 😉.
I obviously love his writing, so I’m a little biased when I give this one four stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Overall, Dirk Gently was a little confusing and takes a second to piece together each element because everything seems to start out as a mess and then comes together in the end. But it’s still really entertaining.
My opinion: read Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy first. If you’re head over heels for Douglas Adams after reading that, read these books to get some more Adams. If you thought his writing was kind of dumb, you don’t deserve this book 😉.
I obviously love his writing, so I’m a little biased when I give this one four stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Overall, Dirk Gently was a little confusing and takes a second to piece together each element because everything seems to start out as a mess and then comes together in the end. But it’s still really entertaining.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was super unpredictable, and I really enjoyed the writing style. In the end, it actually blew my mind with how clever it was. Unfortunately, the characters were a bit boring, and the plot was confusing. The only reason I rated it so high is because it's still interesting to read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
Douglas Adams has an humorous, down to earth and unique style of writing. I loved Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy as a kid, and this book was definitely a similar vibe. The story was fun and intriguing, but rather chaotic. It was a nice read to have something to read but I wasn't speeding through it.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Vai ver em todo o lugar que este livro teve origem nos roteiros que Douglas Adam escreveu para Dr. Who e etc... (tem muita história) e isso resume bem o que é o livro se adicionarmos o humor e as metáforas do D.A.
A história principal funciona bem, mas não achei o mesmo de nenhuma história paralela e o encontro de todas parece um pouco forçado.
O melhor são os personagens. Bem construídos e sem exageros (talvez exceto o Dirk Gently)
Enfim, se gosta de Dr. Who, vai gostar. Se gosta do Mochileiro das Galáxias também vai gostar, mas nem tanto, eu acho.
A história principal funciona bem, mas não achei o mesmo de nenhuma história paralela e o encontro de todas parece um pouco forçado.
O melhor são os personagens. Bem construídos e sem exageros (talvez exceto o Dirk Gently)
Enfim, se gosta de Dr. Who, vai gostar. Se gosta do Mochileiro das Galáxias também vai gostar, mas nem tanto, eu acho.
A typically warped treat from Douglas Adams. He takes his Doctor Who scripts and runs them in another direction with a know-it-all detective who...well, isn't all he's cracked up to be.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-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:
Yes
This book is.... absurd, twisted, weird and insane. It is PERFECT!!!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No