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cstorm, November 2, 2009 (view all comments by cstorm)
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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davidw-5168, February 14, 2009 (view all comments by davidw-5168)
A awesome book with a genius, a must read!

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zondo.kunze, January 22, 2009 (view all comments by zondo.kunze)
Adams is a genius at satire and general humor! With the crazy antics of his characters, he makes you wonder how you could have ever gone without reading any of these books. A great read, even the third, fourth or fiftieth time!

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780517149256

Author:

Adams, Douglas

Publisher:

Random House

Location:

New York :

Subject:

Fiction

Subject:

Science fiction

Subject:

Anthologies (multiple authors)

Subject:

Short stories

Subject:

Science Fiction - Adventure

Subject:

Science fiction, English

Subject:

Humorous stories, English

Subject:

Sale Adult - Fiction - Science Fiction

Subject:

Prefect, Ford

Subject:

Dent, Arthur

Edition Description:

Comp & Unabrdgd

Series Volume:

4

Publication Date:

January 1996

Binding:

Hardcover

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

832

Dimensions:

9.50x6.46x2.40 in. 2.37 lbs.