Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams

Life, the Universe and Everything

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy #3

Douglas Adams

227 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Life, the Universe and Everything is the third book in the five-volume Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy science fiction "trilogy" by British writer Douglas Adams. The title refers to the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything.

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Moods

funny 93%
adventurous 84%
lighthearted 68%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 7%
reflective 5%
challenging 3%
dark 2%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
emotional 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 33% | Character: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

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