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“When I first picked this book up, I was expecting another outlandish, hilarious novel. Instead, this book is a collection of pieces done by Adams as well as the beginnings of what would have been The Salmon of Doubt novel. In typical Adams' humor, the essays cover a range of topics from laptops...”

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“Adams was too far ahead of his time. This collection of some of his writings proves it.”
Matthew E wrote this review Sunday, October 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“If nothing else, the story about the biscuits is essential to being. ”
Ruby wrote this review Sunday, September 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A great read and a tribute to the accomplishments of this author, traveler and barn builder.”
Eli U wrote this review Tuesday, September 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is not worth reading for the story (although if you feel like cursing God for killing off Adams before he finished it, you're welcome to join me). The beginnings of what would be the sixth Hitchhiker/third Dirk Gently book are tantalizing, but the best part of this book can be found in the essays by Adams on all sorts of topics. In many ways, this is Adams at his best, lovingly riffing on just about everything. It's a reminder of why we're going to miss him so much.”
Liz S wrote this review Saturday, September 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“If you like him, (and who doesn't ?) you must read this aswell, although I gave mine away to a friend after i'd read it and I usually don't do that with books generally, not shure how that reflects on the qualllity of this though.”
IVirOrfeo wrote this review Saturday, September 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fun book in memory of a fun guy, The Salmon of Doubt collected essays, letters, introductions, short stories, and six unpolished chapters to what would have been his next book. If you enjoyed the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Meaning of Liff, *AND* Last Chance To See, then you'll probably enjoy this book (Last Chance to See is the keystone, though.)”
John L wrote this review Thursday, September 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great read. Fantastic way of learning more about this fantastic author. May he rest in Peace.”
ScarTissue wrote this review Wednesday, August 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Hoarding this one 'till I really need it, 'cause there will be no more.”
Ken S wrote this review Monday, August 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Pretty good read, really gets into he mind of the author.”
~* Delirium Lullaby *~ wrote this review Saturday, July 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Was a big fan of Douglas Adams' writing after reading 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', and this book made me respect and admire him as a person as well. It offers a great insight into the way he thought and perceived the world around him.”
WunderNim wrote this review Monday, July 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No