A review by foxisded
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish by Douglas Adams

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Wasn’t as satisfied with this book as the previous ones. Most of it felt like filler — essentially not enough whacky space stuff. The beginning was exciting, because there was a whole new mystery, and the bit just before the end was exciting because i thought the book was actually going somewhere despite the feeble 20 or so pages I had left, but most of the book felt lacking. Unfortunately, Adams’ writing in and of itself is very enjoyable to read, so I was still somehow entertained. But it was definitely one of those reads where I only kept going on the off chance something actually exciting would happen, rather than being compelled to find out what happens next. 

Was also disappointed that Zaphod and Trillian have no involvement whatsoever — in fact they are only mentioned once in passing, despite a whole section with Zaphod in book two and Trillian’s importance in the resolution of the previous entry. Anywho.