itsmytuberculosis's review against another edition
4.0
You don't so much read this book as you do experience it. It's my dad's favourite book and I can see why. It's humorous, witty and sarcastic while bringing a strange level of thoughtfulness to it. The books claims that everything in the universe is related and you can see that everything in the book is related. The story is a short and simple on that starts with Arthur Dent worried about his house being demolished and soon escalates to him worried about his planet being demolished. He's journey across the universe ends with him at a planet that creates planets. You learn that earth is mostly harmless, that they guy who created Norway won an award, and that the creation of the universe has made a lot of people very upset. It was a quick book to read and I would recommend it.
jaysbookishthoughts's review against another edition
4.0
"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Illustrated Edition" is a book written by Douglas Adams and illustrated by Chris Riddell. It is a special edition of Adams' classic science fiction novel, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," featuring new illustrations by Riddell.
The story follows the adventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary man who is whisked away from Earth just moments before it is destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass. With the help of his alien friend Ford Prefect and the eponymous Hitchhiker's Guide, a sort of electronic encyclopedia for space travelers, Arthur embarks on a wild and hilarious journey through the galaxy.
The illustrated edition features over 40 full-color illustrations by Riddell, bringing the characters and settings of the novel to life in a whole new way. It also includes an introduction by Riddell and a foreword by Adams' friend and colleague, Neil Gaiman.
"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Illustrated Edition" is a must-read for fans of science fiction and comedy alike, and the stunning illustrations by Riddell make it a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.
The story follows the adventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary man who is whisked away from Earth just moments before it is destroyed to make way for a hyperspace bypass. With the help of his alien friend Ford Prefect and the eponymous Hitchhiker's Guide, a sort of electronic encyclopedia for space travelers, Arthur embarks on a wild and hilarious journey through the galaxy.
The illustrated edition features over 40 full-color illustrations by Riddell, bringing the characters and settings of the novel to life in a whole new way. It also includes an introduction by Riddell and a foreword by Adams' friend and colleague, Neil Gaiman.
"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Illustrated Edition" is a must-read for fans of science fiction and comedy alike, and the stunning illustrations by Riddell make it a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.
lderks3008's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
it’s definitely a very different type of humor than anything else that i’ve read but honestly i really enjoyed it and i am def continuing the series
lmar1994's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
lalport's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
will_o_the_wisp's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
wombat_88's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bellella's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0