Young Zaphod Plays It Safe by Douglas Adams

11 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous funny slow-paced

Description

Young Zaphod Plays it Safe is a novella by Douglas Adams set in his The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy universe. It doesn't appear as a standalone work, but is included with several collections. The story is a prequel to the events in The Hitchh...

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Moods

funny 95%
lighthearted 66%
adventurous 62%
mysterious 20%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
dark 4%
reflective 4%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 22%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 27% | Character: 11% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 78% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 5%

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