fiction science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

218 pages | first published 1992

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The fifth hilarious novel in the classic Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series follows the exploits of Arthur Dent, who has to adjust to a new life when his spaceship crashes on a remote planet. If you were hoping for more of the zany, nonsensic...
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Summary of 6302 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
funny 84%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 12%
reflective 10%
dark 9%
emotional 8%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
tense 5%
challenging 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 45%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Plot: 38% | Character: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.77

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