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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 25th Anniversary Edition
 

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

by Douglas Adams

How shall we begin?

This is the story of a book called The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy—not an Earth book, never published on Earth and, until the terrible catastrophe occurred, never seen or even heard of by any Earthman. Nevertheless, a wholly remarkable book.

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ryan p
  • Rated 5 stars

“This was a comical story about one man and his intrepid trek across the universe with his best friend and a gang of Galactic misfits. The outrageousness of the writing in this book makes for a hilarious story that takes fiction to a whole new level. When you read it makes you feel as if you are in the book along with all the funny characters that take a part in this book.”

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Tony F
  • Rated 2 stars

“Not the laugh I expected - a chuckle here and there...Bryson is much much funnier.”

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  • Rated 4.315972 stars
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  • Rated 0 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • David G

    david g said:

    “The relative orientation of carbon electrons (the atom to which life is mostly composed) is "4" valence electrons and "2" core electrons”

    posted Thursday, April 24 2008
  • ED H

    ed h said:

    “I have never seen, and have no desire to see, the movie. The wordplay in the book is what makes it the jewel it is. A true modern masterpiece.”

    posted Friday, March 28 2008
  • Katelovesorange44

    katelovesorange44 said:

    “the book is waaaaaaaay better than the movie. the book is also written in several parts. life is all about the number 42.........”

    posted Wednesday, March 26 2008
  • Kya

    kya said:

    “I accidentally found the film and I completely adored it. I can't wait to read the book! ”

    posted Monday, March 24 2008
  • ajaypanachickal

    ajaypanachickal said:

    “This is among the funniest books I have ever read.”

    posted Monday, October 1 2007
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