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I was just wondering who people think is the main character of the book - it is not necessarily Arthur, seeing that he doesn't really seem take the central role. Any thoughts?

mac It depends which part of the series you look at. He very much becomes the main character later, although it is true that zaphod and Ford tend to domin…moreIt depends which part of the series you look at. He very much becomes the main character later, although it is true that zaphod and Ford tend to dominate most of the series overall.(less)

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Can you get enough of Ford Prefect and Arthur Dent? Well, do you know how many different media versions there are of "Hitch Hiker's Guide"?

Paul Beardsley It started as a radio show
Then books.
Two vinyl records. Mostly a remake of the radio show but with the rock band.
A text adventure.
A stage play.
A TV s…moreIt started as a radio show
Then books.
Two vinyl records. Mostly a remake of the radio show but with the rock band.
A text adventure.
A stage play.
A TV series.
Illustrated books.
Scripts.
And here’s a joke:
Eoin Colfer walks into a bar. The barman says, “Just for a moment there I mistook you for Douglas Adams.”
“Really?”
“No.”(less)

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what ages is this for?

westly I'd say 7th grade and up. It's for the most part a light and fun read, but there are mentions of sex.…moreI'd say 7th grade and up. It's for the most part a light and fun read, but there are mentions of sex.(less)

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Should I buy separate books for this series ???