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

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Dirk Gently #2

Douglas Adams

307 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction fantasy 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 3,824 reviews

Moods

funny 94%
adventurous 75%
lighthearted 65%
mysterious 56%
reflective 8%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 3%
dark 2%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
emotional 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 29%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 27% | Character: 13% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.9

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