dxsshames's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
buer's review against another edition
5.0
I have read this book many a time and I'm writing a review a few years after the last time that I read the series in its entirety, so my comments will be pretty general and short.
Adams is a talented writer. He is intelligent, inventive and easy to read. His sense of humor makes it hard to put the book down and the story is fast-paced, often functions as a biting critique of modern society, and consistently both funny and thoughtful.
The only advice that I can give a prospective reader is not to do what I did originally and try to read all the stories, listen to all the radio shows, and watch the TV show and movies all at once. They are all the same story, so it gets exhausting and (sorry, Adams) a little boring. Overall, though, it is one of those stories that you can't help returning to over and over again.
Adams is a talented writer. He is intelligent, inventive and easy to read. His sense of humor makes it hard to put the book down and the story is fast-paced, often functions as a biting critique of modern society, and consistently both funny and thoughtful.
The only advice that I can give a prospective reader is not to do what I did originally and try to read all the stories, listen to all the radio shows, and watch the TV show and movies all at once. They are all the same story, so it gets exhausting and (sorry, Adams) a little boring. Overall, though, it is one of those stories that you can't help returning to over and over again.
bunnybonanza's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
Absolutely love love love the first novel. But then it slowly goes downhill from there as the plot becomes more absurd and confusing. Reading all 5 novels was definitely a journey.
Absolutely love love love the first novel. But then it slowly goes downhill from there as the plot becomes more absurd and confusing. Reading all 5 novels was definitely a journey.
jhallett's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mariocomputer's review against another edition
5.0
I started reading these in high school and was blown away by the laugh-out-loud absurdity and satire. Adams always goes for laughs and explores so many outlandish ideas and situations. Utterly hilarious.
moneyispizza's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25