The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul by Douglas Adams

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Dirk Gently #2

Douglas Adams

246 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Harry Enfield exuberantly returns as Dirk Gently, who, fallen on hard times and dressed as a gypsy woman, is using his irritatingly accurate clairvoyant powers to read palms. He is saved when a frantic client turns up with a ludicrous story about ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,374 reviews

Moods

funny 92%
adventurous 72%
lighthearted 62%
mysterious 62%
reflective 8%
relaxing 5%
dark 2%
hopeful 2%
tense 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 35%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 30% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.9

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