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Lisa (Harmonybites)
Amazingly, I had never read this one before now. I found it mildly amusing and a quick read but wasn't crazy about it; I doubt I'll seek out the 4 sequels, but I think this first book was worth reading in the name of cultural literacy alone.

It begins with Earth getting blown away to make room for a bypass on the interstellar highway. However, the visiting Ford Prefect of Betelgeuse manages to hitch a ride in time and takes his friend, Earthling Arthur Dent along with him. The book also features
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Alan
Oct 18, 2009 rated it it was amazing
Probalby the funniest,most sarcastic and ironic book ever It is just randomly funny. IT IS HILARIOUS. Probably the first ne is my faovrite. If you wanna have good sarcastic laugh then this is the book for you!
beentsy
May 28, 2009 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Stephen Fry reading Douglas Adams. Magic.
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