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

Douglas Adams

Start date: November 1, 2024

Finish date: November 30, 2024

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HHGTTG: Other SF Comedies?
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Apr 05, 2009 Kelsey Baguinat rated it really liked it

Shelves: science-fiction

Quite funny and entertaining!

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Nov 28, 2011 Melani rated it it was ok

This just isn't my book. It's not a bad book, but it's not one I enjoyed. The silliness annoyed me rather then amused me. There were parts I found somewhat amusing but nothing laugh out loud funny, and those parts were few and far between. I've read it, can't say I enjoyed it all that much. ...more

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Jan 28, 2012 Jason rated it liked it

Shelves: owned

This should be 3.5 stars. Having read (listened to) Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency #1, I was prepared for Douglas Adams's style. However, this didn't blow me away the way I thought it would. I think it is another book that has been so hyped for so long that it couldn't help but disappoint. I was also disappointed in the abrupt ending - but again, I expect it from Adams. I will have to read the entire series to get the full story. ...more

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