So, yesterday was the official kick-off of the Keep Portland Weird festival here in Paris, which meant that I had a reading/screening in the...
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For fans of that sometimes-muted, sometimes-slapstick British wit, it doesn't get any better than Douglas Adam's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." This edition includes the original novel plus the author's four novel sequels and short-story prequel, which is handy for those who fall in love with the characters early on. While together they form a classic of British satire, the novelty and cleverness wanes in the middle and makes only a moderate comeback in the final chapters. Still, it's worth the read (if only to know how best to respond when someone tells you, "Don't forget your towel!" or "Don't panic").
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The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide by Douglas Adams
cstorm, November 2, 2009
For fans of that sometimes-muted, sometimes-slapstick British wit, it doesn't get any better than Douglas Adam's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." This edition includes the original novel plus the author's four novel sequels and short-story prequel, which is handy for those who fall in love with the characters early on. While together they form a classic of British satire, the novelty and cleverness wanes in the middle and makes only a moderate comeback in the final chapters. Still, it's worth the read (if only to know how best to respond when someone tells you, "Don't forget your towel!" or "Don't panic").(0 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)