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

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Dirk Gently #2

Douglas Adams

243 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Beloved, bumbling Detective Dirk Gently returns in this standalone novel--in trade paperback for the first time--from Douglas Adams, the legendary author of one of the most beloved science fiction novels of all time, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,897 reviews

Moods

funny 93%
adventurous 76%
lighthearted 65%
mysterious 55%
reflective 10%
relaxing 6%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
emotional 2%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 29% | Character: 12% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.89

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