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haileyhardcover's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Having been a massive fan of the movie since its release in 2005, I’ve had Hitchhiker’s on my TBR for far too long. I knew that Adams had co-written the screenplay for the film, so I had high hopes that I would love the book as much, but I was very pleasantly surprised to find that much of the movie was taken word-for-word from the text; and it is just as funny, bizarre, and absurd. If you, too, love the movie, do yourself a favor and read the book.
And, hey, this is a scary time we’re living in right now, folks. If this is the end of the world…
Don’t Panic
and always carry a towel
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Vomit, Police brutality, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and War
jm_brister's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Okay, I will have to say that this review is going to be A LOT biased because I really, really love Douglas Adams. This was the book that really launched that love. I mean, this book has everything that a Sci-Fi lover would want, plus it's written with the awesome humor that is Douglas Adams.
The story follows a man named Arthur Dent and what happens on a morning where everything goes wrong. You see, his house is about to be demolished to make room for a bypass. But things get even worse for Arthur when he meets up with an old friend, Ford Prefect, and learns that the Earth is going to be demolished as well. Of course, Ford is not really a human either. He's a writer for an encyclopedia called The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and he's been stranded on for years. Throughout the book, Arthur learns the essentials of hitchhiking the galaxy and how to manage the craziness that is the universe. And the reader is delighted with Adams' quirky writing and sometimes odd plot (okay, well I was delighted...).
The series is full of interesting and sometimes quite odd characters. Arthur, Ford, Zaphod, and Trillian are unique and fun characters. Arthur is kind of pathetic in a lovable way. Ford seems like one of the more reasonable characters, but he still has his own quirks. Zaphod is crazy and self-centered, but that somehow makes him more lovable. Trillian is that person that you want to be. I mean, who wouldn't want to get whisked away to outer space and go on an adventure? Okay, well maybe I would want that...
This book may be fun and quirky, but it actually has a lot going on with it. Besides being a strong satirical novel, this book actually broke ground with humor and Science Fiction (I don't know if we would have had shows like Red Dwarf without this book). A lot of this book may seem "silly" on first glance, but it really highlights the absurdity of life. And the writing style is amazing. It is short and succinct when needed for a punchy delivery but complex in content.
Yay! This is a great book. HOWEVER, it is not my favorite Hitchhiker's book. Oh, no. As much as I like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is my favorite of the series (and one of my favorite books of all time). But you'll have to wait for my review on that one. My verdict for this book? Five stars.
Graphic: Genocide
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Violence, and Murder
nerdkitten's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Police brutality, and Deportation
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Genocide, Mental illness, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Ableism, Sexual content, Violence, Excrement, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
bookmark3brodi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.25
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Trafficking, Suicide attempt, Murder, and War
xandra_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Genocide, Violence, Murder, and War
rory_john14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Gore, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
youreawizardjerry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Violence, Murder, and Colonisation
skudiklier's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Gun violence, and Torture
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Sexism, Suicide, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Confinement, Genocide, Xenophobia, Colonisation, and War