Life, the Universe and Everything

A commentary on life as we know it; relevant to the ever increasing alienation of the individual in the technological age. With Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams rates with Dickens and Defoe as social commentator through allegory, with the genre of science-fiction taken to its logical conclusion in ultimate absurdity. Recommendeed bedtime reading for every adult and child over the age of seven. All five books in the trilogy in five stages develop a theme both comic and tragic, and exceptionally well observed human nature.

Book in near perfect condition. Arrived on time.

Both my husband and I are big Adams fans and read the books many times. Decided to get the audio books for in the car since our 4 yr old son enjoys them too. This audio installment sadly he will not be able to enjoy, although it is abridge, curse words in the original text have been left in, I won't give away details by saying where but please be aware if you are buying these for children, I would recommend parents listen to these in full first. With the warning bit done, on to the main. This is the 3rd installment in the five part trilogy (any Adams fan will know what I mean here, if not, Where Have You Been?!?) and the continuing adventure for our team, Arthur (the last earthman), Ford (Arthur's friend from another world), Trilian (Earthwoman who ran away with Zaphod but is the love interest of Arthur) and Zaphod (The 2 headed, 3 armed Gallactic President) as they travel through both space and time. The story continues from where the previous book, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe left off with our main 2 players, Arthur and Ford being on the planet Earth, that isn't really a planet (never was) but is infact a super computer being run by Mice, some old favourites come into play again, Marvin (the depressed android) and Slarttibartfarst (a Magrathean who helped build Earth). To fully understand this book I feel it is is only possible if the series is read (listened) to in order since as a stand alone book this will make no sense at all and is obvious when you come to the end that the story is not complete (well this is only part 3 of 5).

Read a few times. The more I read the stores, the more I think Adams was a genius. If you think about work and every day situations, the quirky aliens remind more of real life people I've meet ( bankers, politicians, and other people who don't seem to be in touch with real life and reality ).

What a mind

This took me forever to read which is highly odd for me when it comes to Douglas Adams. I normally get through his books in one sitting and I laugh constantly. I don't know if I wasn't in the mood or if this book simply isn't as good as the others, but I didn't enjoy it as much and struggled at times to keep reading. I think my problem is that I didn't find a plot. Adams isn't really known for his obvious plots but there is always some sort of story in the previous Hitchhiker books but this one hurdled around so quick in the first two thirds that I was lost, a tiny bit bored & not laughing at the jokes I would of otherwise found funny. I did find the last third enjoyable and I found myself finally getting into the book as it was just ending, typical really. I will definitely finish the series and hope that this book isn't an omen for the last two.

perfect for both adults and kids, would recommend to anyone who likes a good comedy. love douglas adams writing style.

So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish: 4/5 (Hitchhikers Guide 4) by Douglas Adams Rating: 4 out of 5 This is Book 4 of the Hitchhiker series but its very different to the first three. It features Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect and Marvin (briefly), I missed Trillian and Zaphod and obviously a whole lot more of Marvin. As always, it is a cleverly written book with typical Douglas Adams humour. I was disappointed by the overt focus on romance in this copy (reminded me of cheapish 70s sci-fi movies with better dialogues). I would have preferred more space action to boring earthly love scenes.

Great book, fun to read, British humour though. (That's how they spell "humor" in case you didn't know it.)

The hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy シリーズ3作目。前2作同様 英語の勉強のために購入し、まだ読み始めたばかりだが面白い！ワクワクする！ストーリーの展開が楽しみ！

Ok, still expecting to much from the story line as i am a fan of the BBC's version of the Hitchhikers, at least it has branched into new territory with a sprinkling of sayings and comments that i recognise from the tv. But sorry to say I'm hooked reading the fourth book and will read the last just for the hell of it. Thanks Michael

Mais uma obra prima da série! Douglas Adams consegue a cada livro nos surpreender mais pela sua capacidade de não seguir padrões nas histórias.

I love it, thank you, probably one of the most importants books I ever read, you get lost on the reality when reading D. Adams ❤️