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macliffe's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Genocide
ghilimei's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Alcohol
Minor: Death, Gore, and War
bookishlucy's review against another edition
The writing style didn't mesh with me. It was very chaotic. At first, I enjoyed it a lot and it reminded me of the show Good Omens (haven't read the book, only seen the show) but it eventually just felt chaotic and random for the sake of being chaotic and random.
I unfortunately got a box set and thinking about having to read 5 books like this, even if they're short, was exhausting. It was putting me in a slump so I had to put it down.
I unfortunately got a box set and thinking about having to read 5 books like this, even if they're short, was exhausting. It was putting me in a slump so I had to put it down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Torture
riverofhorton's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This isn't my first time reading this, however it has been over a decade since I last read it. I had managed to forget a lot of the finer points of the story in that time, so to a certain extent it felt like reading a book that I had previously only read a summary of.
It was as enjoyable as I remember it being, with Adams having the ability to encapsulate the British sense of humour perfectly, while maintaining the level of seriousness required at various points.
The only thing I had a problem with was the descriptions of Marvin, with 'Manic Depression' and 'Paranoid' being used interchangeably, implying they are the same disorder, which is wholly inaccurate. I do, however, feel that this is more indicative of the time this was published. Thankfully this doesn't affect the plot in anyway.
Overall this was an enjoyable read and I will be reading the rest of this trilogy and likely some of the author's other work.
It was as enjoyable as I remember it being, with Adams having the ability to encapsulate the British sense of humour perfectly, while maintaining the level of seriousness required at various points.
The only thing I had a problem with was the descriptions of Marvin, with 'Manic Depression' and 'Paranoid' being used interchangeably, implying they are the same disorder, which is wholly inaccurate. I do, however, feel that this is more indicative of the time this was published. Thankfully this doesn't affect the plot in anyway.
Overall this was an enjoyable read and I will be reading the rest of this trilogy and likely some of the author's other work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
kylieqrada's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
I can’t believe I haven’t picked this up before. Just a fun, nonsensical, good time. Think Terry Pratchett does sci-fi.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Death
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Genocide and War
bessadams'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Mental illness
Minor: Genocide, Suicide, and War
lottebluebird's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
The audiobook was very well read and enjoyable.
The quirky writing style would have been to much for me, reading it, but listening was fine. (no native speaker)
The quirky writing style would have been to much for me, reading it, but listening was fine. (no native speaker)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Death and Torture
inkysplodge's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Cursing and Death
mindoftheraven's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Death and Mental illness
andra_mihaela_s's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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
3.5
This is one of the most well-known books in this genre, full of comedy, adventure and scifi shenanigans!🤭
rating : ⭐⭐⭐💫
format in which i read it : audiobook read by Stephen Fry
CW: nothing I noticed..maybe death of a planet and some cops🤷♀️
Thoughts🚀
In this book we follow Arthur Dent as he tries to save his house from demolition in the last day of Earth's existence ...(as it will also be demolished by someone else👀) and barely escapes death due to his friendship with an unusual fellow 😅..one Ford Prefect.
This was delightful for the most part! I really enjoyed the very British humor of the author; the adventure was good and the characters were interesting to say the least 🤔
As a first book in a series, we get a pretty good understanding of the Galaxy and how it is run, from the administrative perspective to be exact. We have a ironic situation directly from the start..with the whole demolition..but that's not the only such instance, a thing I really enjoyed! ☺️
The world building is interconnected with the action both in terms of scientific advancements, and historical importance ( an example of this is the whole thing with the ancient planet Magrathea), and I cannot wait to see what happens / what importance will it play further in the series! After all, I have some questions about the dolphins...that phrase is memorable and no wonder it is use as a future title; and also..what happened with the old man???👀 🤔 have the mice truly left? why the plant thought that??🧐 AND why no one asked who killed the cops???
Reading all this, you might ask me why only 3.5 ⭐?
Well, after the halfway point I got a little bored and the questions above felt valid and very unanswered 😅..not to mention the characters aren't very special 😕.
I enjoyed the most Zaphod Beeblebrox and Melvin, while Ford came as a close 3rd...meanwhile, Arthur, Trillian and the others weren't anything to write home about...sorry!🫣
Overall, I recommend this if you want something light and easy and sci-fi!
rating : ⭐⭐⭐💫
format in which i read it : audiobook read by Stephen Fry
CW: nothing I noticed..maybe death of a planet and some cops🤷♀️
Thoughts🚀
In this book we follow Arthur Dent as he tries to save his house from demolition in the last day of Earth's existence ...(as it will also be demolished by someone else👀) and barely escapes death due to his friendship with an unusual fellow 😅..one Ford Prefect.
This was delightful for the most part! I really enjoyed the very British humor of the author; the adventure was good and the characters were interesting to say the least 🤔
As a first book in a series, we get a pretty good understanding of the Galaxy and how it is run, from the administrative perspective to be exact. We have a ironic situation directly from the start..with the whole demolition..but that's not the only such instance, a thing I really enjoyed! ☺️
The world building is interconnected with the action both in terms of scientific advancements, and historical importance ( an example of this is the whole thing with the ancient planet Magrathea), and I cannot wait to see what happens / what importance will it play further in the series! After all, I have some questions about the dolphins...that phrase is memorable and no wonder it is use as a future title; and also..what happened with the old man???👀 🤔 have the mice truly left? why the plant thought that??🧐 AND why no one asked who killed the cops???
Reading all this, you might ask me why only 3.5 ⭐?
Well, after the halfway point I got a little bored and the questions above felt valid and very unanswered 😅..not to mention the characters aren't very special 😕.
I enjoyed the most Zaphod Beeblebrox and Melvin, while Ford came as a close 3rd...meanwhile, Arthur, Trillian and the others weren't anything to write home about...sorry!🫣
Overall, I recommend this if you want something light and easy and sci-fi!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death