The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #1

Douglas Adams

208 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "Extremely funny . . . inspired lunacy . . . and] over much too soon."--The Washington Post Book WorldSOON TO BE A HULU SERIES - Now celebrating the pivotal 42nd anniversary of the original radio show on which the book ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81,475 reviews

Moods

funny 94%
adventurous 86%
lighthearted 73%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
reflective 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%
informative 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 24%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 30% | Character: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

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