Mostly Harmless by Douglas Adams

284 pages first pub 1992 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 8,255 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
funny 85%
lighthearted 52%
mysterious 15%
dark 14%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
sad 8%
tense 6%
relaxing 5%
challenging 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 46%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 33% | Character: 20% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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