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

The Long Dark Tea-time of the Soul

Dirk Gently #2

Douglas Adams

276 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery science fiction adventurous funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

When a passenger check-in desk at London's Heathrow Airport disappears in a ball of orange flame, the explosion is deemed an act of God. But which god, wonders holistic detective Dirk Gently? What god would be hanging around Heathrow trying to cat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,412 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
adventurous 72%
lighthearted 63%
mysterious 61%
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: 17% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

3.9

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