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

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.