A review by dhiyanah
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams

adventurous funny relaxing fast-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed this a lot, definitely more than the first book, which was pleasantly surprising. I find the odd humor relaxing and it was a relief to enjoy reading something where your biggest investment in it is what ridiculous thing will happen next. The Hitchhiker's world, at this point, is reminding me of the freedom of irrationality that was explored in the Surrealism art movement. I appreciate how light-hearted that felt in this comedic sci-fi. While there were still some loose and careless details which irked me, there were enough poignant passages in the mix of all the silliness to balance the overall mood of the book. So that it was blatantly satirical, but light enough to laugh with.