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Don't Panic
If ever there was more helpful a phrase in the history of all that is written, that phrase should be terminated. "Don't Panic" should be reason enough to give this book a five star rating, but since you're probably not going to read it solely on that bit of information alone I will be forced to expound on the subject. (And I'm not quite so happy about that)
Douglas Adams presents us with Arthur Dent, your proverbial "every man". This makes Arthur Dent very ordinary, very accessible, bu ...more
If ever there was more helpful a phrase in the history of all that is written, that phrase should be terminated. "Don't Panic" should be reason enough to give this book a five star rating, but since you're probably not going to read it solely on that bit of information alone I will be forced to expound on the subject. (And I'm not quite so happy about that)
Douglas Adams presents us with Arthur Dent, your proverbial "every man". This makes Arthur Dent very ordinary, very accessible, bu ...more
A masterclass in fiction, basically, with aspects of everything, not just (although predominantly) science fiction. Frankly, It doesn't get any better than this. Adams approaches religion and philosophy head-on, whilst still managing to keep the 'buddy' aspect strong yet introducing romance along the way, all painted glorious colours of humour. Never before has a series of books crammed in such a ridiculous amount of ideas, and I sincerely doubt any series will again.
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If an alien came down to ear ...more
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One of the few books that made me laugh out loud. I had to put it down and stop reading it because too much funny at one time began to wear off.
One of the best books ever written. I suggest that everyone in the world own a copy.
To trust that there is more to life in this universe than what I have experienced
The answer to the big question about Life, the Universe and everything.
Awesome read.
Apr 20, 2007
Rachel
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it was amazing
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Mar 20, 2008
Rachel
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it was amazing
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Jul 09, 2008
CaptKirk42 Classic Whovian
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it was amazing
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