Mix between Sci-Fi and Comedy
5 stars
A fun mix between Sci-Fi and Comedy. Short and light to read, highly recomennded. Made me laugh multiple times.
Hardcover, 224 pages
English language
Published Sept. 15, 1989 by Harmony Books.
Douglas Adams: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1989, Harmony Books)
- ISBN:
- 978-0-517-54209-5
- OCLC Number:
- 6251440
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5 stars
(81 reviews)
Don't panic! You're not timetripping! It's the tenth anniversary of the publication of Douglas Adams's zany, best-selling novel, and to celebrate Harmony is reissuing a special edition of this cult classic!
By now the story is legendary. Arthur Dent, mild-mannered, out-to-lunch earth-ling, is plucked from his planet by his friend Ford Prefect just seconds before it was demolished to make way for a hyper-space bypass. Ford, posing as an out-of-work actor, is a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Together the gruesome twosome begin their now-famous inter-galactic journey through time, space and best-sellerdom.
For Hitchhiker fanatics (you know who you are!) who've read the books, seen the television program, and listened to the radio show, as well as newcomers to Douglas Adams's unique universe -- remember -- don't panic, don't forget to bring a towel, and don't forget to celebrate The Hitchhiker's Guide to …
Don't panic! You're not timetripping! It's the tenth anniversary of the publication of Douglas Adams's zany, best-selling novel, and to celebrate Harmony is reissuing a special edition of this cult classic!
By now the story is legendary. Arthur Dent, mild-mannered, out-to-lunch earth-ling, is plucked from his planet by his friend Ford Prefect just seconds before it was demolished to make way for a hyper-space bypass. Ford, posing as an out-of-work actor, is a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Together the gruesome twosome begin their now-famous inter-galactic journey through time, space and best-sellerdom.
For Hitchhiker fanatics (you know who you are!) who've read the books, seen the television program, and listened to the radio show, as well as newcomers to Douglas Adams's unique universe -- remember -- don't panic, don't forget to bring a towel, and don't forget to celebrate The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy's tenth anniversary by wearing your bathrobe. --front flap
Louis reviewed The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Lighthearted and imaginative science fiction
5 stars
Plus you'll understand many more pop culture references!
This was a radio play first?!?
5 stars
I had no idea! I’ve read the Hitchhiker’s books before, and I knew it was performed for radio, but I always thought the book came first.
As for the radio version, the Primary Phase is a delight. The voice actors are all top notch, especially Stephen Moore as Marvin the Paranoid Android, and the writing was so ahead of its time for the 70s (and the 80s and 90s, for that matter). I would easily pay 30 Alterian dollars a day to listen to this again and again.
dsctm3 reviewed The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Little reason to read the book if you're already seen the movie
5 stars
The book doesn't go into entirely too much detail than the movie portrays. Still an awesome story worthy if reading if you haven't, but you'll want to save your time if you've watched it already.
th3noname@bookwyrm.social reviewed The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (Hitchhikers Guide #1)
42
5 stars
One of the best sci-fi novels ever written.
twisterrm@bookwyrm.gatti.ninja reviewed Guida galattica per gli autostoppisti by Douglas Adams (Piccola biblioteca Oscar)
Un must read
5 stars
È il libro che consiglio di leggere a tutti, posso dire che ha rappresentato per me una parte importante della mia vita. Lo rileggo spesso e non faccio a meno di divertirmi ogni volta.
Review of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy : Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Book 1" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
42 years later and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is still as absurdly funny, insanely perceptive and shockingly relevant as ever.
I still love the babel fish!
Review of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy : Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Book 1" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
42 years later and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is still as absurdly funny, insanely perceptive and shockingly relevant as ever.
I still love the babel fish!
debby_joyblue reviewed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Trilogy (1))
Review of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
4.5 The middle-aged me is still every bit as delighted by this science fiction comedy as the teen me was shortly after its publication. Read my full review here.
Amanda reviewed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Review of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
I didn’t like it as much as an adult as I did as a child, perhaps because it feels a bit cliché now. Possibly because it started those clichées.
Review of "The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy" on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Most of the fun stems from its unpredictability. There are also some hilarious quotes in here. But, besides its gags, it doesn't have a lot to offer. The only theme to it is that (human) life is largely insignificant. But it's only explored superficially. Especially when rereading, the book can become somewhat of a bore.
moftasa reviewed The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy by Douglas Adams
Review of "The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Revisiting some old friends :)
Cheri reviewed The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Review of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Fun read. I'll likely read it again at some point. I caught myself drifting off to pay attention to other things while listening so a second listen will be even more enjoyable, I think.
dgw reviewed The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy by Douglas Adams
Review of "The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I can't say enough! Douglas Adams has mastered the art of dry, ironic humor. So far, I've talked to people who love the book, and people who hate it; there seem to be no "it's OK" people. Interesting. I will definitely keep the rest of the series on my list.
Review of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Probably one of the most delicious sci-fi reads I've had. I read it in high school, and have gone back and read it several times since. A must read for anyone who ever used Babel Fish to translate things on the web. And, don't forget to bring a towel.
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- Science fiction
- Fiction - Science Fiction
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction - Adventure
- Fiction / General