Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

Dirk Gently #1

Douglas Adams

256 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, is a much-loved cult classic, that has spawned radio dramas, television, theatre and comic book adaptations across the globe.What do a dead c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,009 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
adventurous 73%
mysterious 69%
lighthearted 54%
challenging 8%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
dark 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 35%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 49% | A mix: 38% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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