J.G. Keely’s review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1) > Likes and Comments
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lol!
Oh, I'm so glad I gave this review its forty-second like. Nobody touch it!
Yeah, with people like O'Reilly, the best thing you can do is ignore the empty vitriol. With all the wisdom and knowledge in the world, there's no reason to spend a moment on a fly like him.
this Book is as Atheist as the Lord of the Rings is Christian...
What a wonderful review. This book deserves such a wonderful review.
Thank you for writing this review. I say that because it influenced my thoughts on this book and helped to shape the review that I wrote for it. (Don't bother reading my review. It isn't particularly good)
I typed this to thank you because I believe in credit where credit is due. So, once again, thank you. And if you wish that I delete this comment so you don't have to be associated with the mediocrity that is me, then by all means tell me.
Thank you for the comment, I'm glad if you found some of what I wrote worth reading--and no worries about mediocrity: we're all humans here, and every one of us, mediocre. As Carl Sagan said: every joy and pain of man, every war and song and love, every thought and great work, all of these played out on a single tiny blue dot, a mere mote of dust lost in the great vastness of the universe.
How could any of us ever hope to be more than mediocre? Indeed, many men will live and die never having achieved anything as lofty as mediocrity.
Keely wrote: "Thank you for the comment, I'm glad if you found some of what I wrote worth reading--and no worries about mediocrity: we're all humans here, and every one of us, mediocre. As Carl Sagan said: every..."
True, true.
Really need to watch Cosmos.
Such an intelligent, creative review! Thank you!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I was never really able to get through the first few chapters of this book. Why is it? Is it because of my ADD? It can't be. I just finished A Confederacy of Dunces. I guess maybe it was asking me to stretch my imagination more than I was willing? Who knows? I will give THGTTG another go. Any feedback?
Well, I guess if you're not very familiar with sci fi, it could be a bit off-putting--Adams has a lot of satire of sci fi, and of pholosophy and theology in the book, so if those aren't your dish, you might not get into it.
Thanks Keely. Sounds like my cup of tea.
I first read this book in about 1982 and it has been probably my favourite read of all time.
Your insightful review is now probably my second most favorite review of my most favorite read of all time.
The best review I ever read simply consisted of 'Mostly harmless'.
Ha, thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Keely: Good job. The books - all of them are one massive book - including the last one written from his notes after Adam's death.
Can't really imagine, not having been able to read them all now. Meaning; what would I have thought about HGTTG as a stand alone book.. Certainly, not as much.. I know that.
It is the closest thing that literature has come to being pure mental slapstick IMO... A hoot on every page. A tribute to Adam's great human mind.
I loved every moment of it. I never once let myself worry about any hidden deeper meaning of this or that. I just laughed all the way through them all - amazed.
I recommend, "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court". To see where Douglas Adams was beat to the punch by 100 years on the idea. ACYIKAC is a bully laughter filled read too. It has good politics too!
Keely: Have you really waited a time in patience?
If so, keep the faith.
This is a wonderfully written review! I think I'm going to read this book after all.
I seriously sometimes smell pancakes while sleeping.
we all need a cold pan galactic gargle blaster
I agree. This book is what influenced my writing and lead me to write Shift! It's free right now if anyone is interested...It has a Douglas Adams feel to it. Thanks!
smashwords.com/extreader/read/477709
What an amazing review. I applaud your eloquence, sir.
I like this review as it actually is a good one and tells me more about this world where almost nothing makes sense here. Because in real life, everything can happen
I never imagined I would enjoy reading a review so much. Thank you sir, you have true talent.
I've only just got around to reading this!
I remember watching the T.V. series as a kid and loving it.
Your review is awesome, Sir.
That is all.
I would only reiterate Scott's remark
I found this review as valuable as the book.. Thank you J.G :)
Ok, I’m betting you know that you’ve written a well above average review about some of the most mandatory reading on our planet. Of course I’m in awe of Mr.Adams & especially his ability to organize some of my thoughts, questions, & my ponderous nature- then transform them into some of his great writing.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It’s the first one I’ve read today & I’m absolutely bananas over it. A 5 star review indeed!
I couldn’t begin to put my thoughts into any coherent review that would do this book the justice it deserves(I wrote what I feel to be true but it falls short on volume)- so thanks! I see that I’m very late to the party of reviewing one of my favorite stories EVER....but is time really all that important? (In this case it is as far as I hope this message reaches you & for that to happen, you would ideally still be part of the GR community and have your review notifications turned on- those are some unlikely variables so this message might continue floating around cyberspace-sadly, unread. I hope it finds you well.)
this the worst book ever this is the biggest waist of time and money never buy this i rate this -9999999999999stars
Hey i really like your review dude it made me feel good
I got as big a kick out of this review as I did the book.
had to make a comment just so there'd be 42 comments - I couldn't let it sit here at 41 when I know the answer!
a fillip, not a fillop. one beach-foot long hotdog of unsententious fun.
ta very much, like.
let's have another one.
even life has no answer just this makes me learn something new about life
One of my favorites in science fiction, one of my personal favorites. I may not agree with Mr. Adams, in fact I disagree with him on everything, but the wit and overall zaniness of his work always wins me over.
Fantastic review as always, I haven't been here for long and I miss your reviews.
One of my favorites in science fiction, one of my personal favorites. I may not agree with Mr. Adams, in fact I disagree with him on everything, but the wit and overall zaniness of his work always wins me over.
Fantastic review as always, I haven't been here for long and I miss your reviews.
"Demanding the world make sense and give you purpose is rather self centered when it already contains toasted paninis, attractive people in bathing suits, and Euler's Identity" Isn't this essentially the absurdists response to existentialists :)
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Oh, I'm so glad I gave this review its forty-second like. Nobody touch it!
Reading his books, it's not hard to see that Dawkins is tired of arguing with uninformed idiots who can't even recognize when a point has actually been made.
Reading that, I couldn't help but think of Bill O'Reilly accusing Dawkin's "The Magic of Reality" as a direct insult to the Christian Religion. Ignorance at its most absurd.
Reading that, I couldn't help but think of Bill O'Reilly accusing Dawkin's "The Magic of Reality" as a direct insult to the Christian Religion. Ignorance at its most absurd.
Yeah, with people like O'Reilly, the best thing you can do is ignore the empty vitriol. With all the wisdom and knowledge in the world, there's no reason to spend a moment on a fly like him.
this Book is as Atheist as the Lord of the Rings is Christian...
What a wonderful review. This book deserves such a wonderful review.
Thank you for writing this review. I say that because it influenced my thoughts on this book and helped to shape the review that I wrote for it. (Don't bother reading my review. It isn't particularly good)I typed this to thank you because I believe in credit where credit is due. So, once again, thank you. And if you wish that I delete this comment so you don't have to be associated with the mediocrity that is me, then by all means tell me.
Thank you for the comment, I'm glad if you found some of what I wrote worth reading--and no worries about mediocrity: we're all humans here, and every one of us, mediocre. As Carl Sagan said: every joy and pain of man, every war and song and love, every thought and great work, all of these played out on a single tiny blue dot, a mere mote of dust lost in the great vastness of the universe.How could any of us ever hope to be more than mediocre? Indeed, many men will live and die never having achieved anything as lofty as mediocrity.
Keely wrote: "Thank you for the comment, I'm glad if you found some of what I wrote worth reading--and no worries about mediocrity: we're all humans here, and every one of us, mediocre. As Carl Sagan said: every..."True, true.
Really need to watch Cosmos.
Such an intelligent, creative review! Thank you!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I was never really able to get through the first few chapters of this book. Why is it? Is it because of my ADD? It can't be. I just finished A Confederacy of Dunces. I guess maybe it was asking me to stretch my imagination more than I was willing? Who knows? I will give THGTTG another go. Any feedback?
Well, I guess if you're not very familiar with sci fi, it could be a bit off-putting--Adams has a lot of satire of sci fi, and of pholosophy and theology in the book, so if those aren't your dish, you might not get into it.
Thanks Keely. Sounds like my cup of tea.
I first read this book in about 1982 and it has been probably my favourite read of all time.Your insightful review is now probably my second most favorite review of my most favorite read of all time.
The best review I ever read simply consisted of 'Mostly harmless'.
Ha, thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Keely: Good job. The books - all of them are one massive book - including the last one written from his notes after Adam's death. Can't really imagine, not having been able to read them all now. Meaning; what would I have thought about HGTTG as a stand alone book.. Certainly, not as much.. I know that.
It is the closest thing that literature has come to being pure mental slapstick IMO... A hoot on every page. A tribute to Adam's great human mind.
I loved every moment of it. I never once let myself worry about any hidden deeper meaning of this or that. I just laughed all the way through them all - amazed.
I recommend, "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court". To see where Douglas Adams was beat to the punch by 100 years on the idea. ACYIKAC is a bully laughter filled read too. It has good politics too!
Keely: Have you really waited a time in patience?If so, keep the faith.
This is a wonderfully written review! I think I'm going to read this book after all.
I seriously sometimes smell pancakes while sleeping.
we all need a cold pan galactic gargle blaster
I agree. This book is what influenced my writing and lead me to write Shift! It's free right now if anyone is interested...It has a Douglas Adams feel to it. Thanks!smashwords.com/extreader/read/477709
What an amazing review. I applaud your eloquence, sir.
I like this review as it actually is a good one and tells me more about this world where almost nothing makes sense here. Because in real life, everything can happen
I never imagined I would enjoy reading a review so much. Thank you sir, you have true talent.
I've only just got around to reading this! I remember watching the T.V. series as a kid and loving it.
Your review is awesome, Sir.
That is all.
I would only reiterate Scott's remark
I found this review as valuable as the book.. Thank you J.G :)
Ok, I’m betting you know that you’ve written a well above average review about some of the most mandatory reading on our planet. Of course I’m in awe of Mr.Adams & especially his ability to organize some of my thoughts, questions, & my ponderous nature- then transform them into some of his great writing. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It’s the first one I’ve read today & I’m absolutely bananas over it. A 5 star review indeed!
I couldn’t begin to put my thoughts into any coherent review that would do this book the justice it deserves(I wrote what I feel to be true but it falls short on volume)- so thanks! I see that I’m very late to the party of reviewing one of my favorite stories EVER....but is time really all that important? (In this case it is as far as I hope this message reaches you & for that to happen, you would ideally still be part of the GR community and have your review notifications turned on- those are some unlikely variables so this message might continue floating around cyberspace-sadly, unread. I hope it finds you well.)
this the worst book ever this is the biggest waist of time and money never buy this i rate this -9999999999999stars
Hey i really like your review dude it made me feel good
I got as big a kick out of this review as I did the book.
had to make a comment just so there'd be 42 comments - I couldn't let it sit here at 41 when I know the answer!
a fillip, not a fillop. one beach-foot long hotdog of unsententious fun.ta very much, like.
let's have another one.
even life has no answer just this makes me learn something new about life
One of my favorites in science fiction, one of my personal favorites. I may not agree with Mr. Adams, in fact I disagree with him on everything, but the wit and overall zaniness of his work always wins me over. Fantastic review as always, I haven't been here for long and I miss your reviews.
One of my favorites in science fiction, one of my personal favorites. I may not agree with Mr. Adams, in fact I disagree with him on everything, but the wit and overall zaniness of his work always wins me over. Fantastic review as always, I haven't been here for long and I miss your reviews.
"Demanding the world make sense and give you purpose is rather self centered when it already contains toasted paninis, attractive people in bathing suits, and Euler's Identity" Isn't this essentially the absurdists response to existentialists :)
