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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1)

Douglas Adams

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May 26, 2010 Aaron rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: science-fiction

Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy made for a fun and quirky read, and it was certainly better than the movie. I was able to run through the novel in only two days as it was engaging and and easy read. Do not however confuse and easy read with simple or lacking in depth. Unfortunately, I think it was somewhat over-hyped by everyone who recommend it to me. Had I stumbled upon it on my own or at a younger age, perhaps I would have been more enthused. That being said, I will probab ...more

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Jun 13, 2011 Lani rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: classics, recommended-by-a-friend, movies-from-books, science-fiction, humor

It might have been a bit oversold and got my expectations too high. I liked it, but I didn't absolutely love it. Also, it was space science fiction and that just isn't my style. But, I did enjoy the humor. ...more

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Jan 16, 2013 TC rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013

A book that I re-read every so often. I never tire of this story.

"how many roads must a man walk down".....42

I love Marvin, I love it all. Such a good read. ...more

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