nickshutter's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
cofetty's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! I heard it was a must read and I wasn't disappointed. I was already familiar with some great quotes from the book and finding those in the text felt like rediscovering something dear and precious.
It's a light read with a lot of great jokes. Word of caution: you end up laughing out a lot and having to explain to people around you what's so funny. But there's also deeper stuff here, Adams manages to keep it hilarious but also hits the nail.
Definitely recommend this one to everybody, doesn't matter if you like sci-fi or not. Read it!
It's a light read with a lot of great jokes. Word of caution: you end up laughing out a lot and having to explain to people around you what's so funny. But there's also deeper stuff here, Adams manages to keep it hilarious but also hits the nail.
Definitely recommend this one to everybody, doesn't matter if you like sci-fi or not. Read it!
rcthomas's review against another edition
5.0
As good as one would expect. Listened to the Stephen Fry narrated audiobook version.
kotep's review against another edition
3.0
Like an old movie, I’m sure this book was great in its day. Alas..just didn’t do much for me. It’s an easy read— very Monty Python in its odd lingo.
trash_kid's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
ajalbritton13's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
4.75
Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy was absolutely wild from start to finish. How the book begins, ends, and the great reveal toward the end are all just so ridiculous, but in the best way possible. The character further enhance the experience of this book since they are so silly and play into the ludicrous plot this book lays out. If you are looking for a deep, long space epic packed with danger, suspense, and metaphors, this is NOT the book for you. Rather, this is a mini space epic that is such a funny, silly, and at times stupid(in the best way possible) read. You won't know what to expect at any points in this book, and I absolutely loved it.
facheepoufsouffle's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely a book to remember. The meaning of life is 42🤣
moogen's review against another edition
2.0
Still some good laughs to be had - but nowhere near as many as when I first read this as a teenager.
lehine's review against another edition
3.0
If the disappearance of ballpoint pens was enough to make Veet Voojagig insane, one has to wonder what missing socks would do to him.
I guess I can see the appeal, but it wasn’t really my thing. I suppose I like my irreverent comedy with fantasy more than sci-fi, like Good Omens.
I guess I can see the appeal, but it wasn’t really my thing. I suppose I like my irreverent comedy with fantasy more than sci-fi, like Good Omens.