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A review by azahller
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
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