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Summary: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Review: A few years ago, when science fiction and comedy had yet to merge for me, my dad introduced me to Douglas Adams and his "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". I read the first chapter that night and thought that it was a passible work, but soon after I was enthrawled in the odd blend of science fiction and comedy. Everything in this book is hilarious, I believe that it should be law for everyone to read it, so, do so or I'll have you put into jail. =)
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Summary: Absolute Entertainment
Review: From the minute I opened the book over 10 years ago, I knew I was in for more than I could have ever imagined. Douglas Adams has the unique ability to draw a reader into his universe with such command, that by the time you finish the last page, you realize just how boring your own universe is...Extremely funny, often this series acts as a mirror into the madness witnessed by modern man... Bungling governments, SEP, and a host of off the wall topics turn this novel into something of a 20th Century epitath about the insanity we call everyday life. Kudos for the brilliant efforts, I'm constantly checking for more for Adams...
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Summary: Where's my towel . . .
Review: Being a voracious reader, I can honestly say that is one of the best pieces of work that I have ever read. If you are not a fan of sci-fi,(I'm more along the lines of fantasy and horror myself), this is THE one to get started on. Should you read it, you will have to read the ones that follow. Original, Funny, you will find yourself caught on an exhilirating ride through the cosmos, just don't forget your towel . . .
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Summary: Splendiferous and truly out of this world
Review: Having heard and seen the audio and video adaptations of this book invariably with disgust and disappointment, it occurred to me at last that reading it might be a good idea... The book is funny and humorous and hysterical, (particularly after the Earth's precipitate destruction by galactic bureaucrats). It is well-written in a very light-hearted style, and absolutely addictive. A wonderful enjoyable romp delivering all that a piece of light entertainment should. Reading time: about 5 hours. Highly recommended!
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Summary: One word to descibe this book.
Review: 42 [okay, that's not a word, but you get my point]
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Summary: Don't Panic
Review: This book is still one of my favorites. I LOVE Douglas Adams. After I read this one I had to read all of the other ones in the series, and I wish there were more. My friends say this is exactly like me because his style describes me so well, but who can't resist it? In this book, you will learn the basics for hitchhiking through the galaxy. Bring your towel and travel with Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect when they have to hitch a ride with Volgans to get off of Earth before it is demolished for a galaxy bypass. This small Guide to the galaxy, wiht it's reassuring, Don't Panic, is so cool you want it. As you meet more characters like AWESOME Zaphod Beelbrox, Trillion (she's way cool), and Marvin (I think he's funny, no matter how annoying they find him) you become drawn into the story and have to finish the series.
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Summary: You have to be in a certain mindset
Review: I love to read, everything from thriller to fantasy to drama. I read the rave reviews and I went to a bookstore and bought four of the five books that night. After reading the first one, I literally threw away the rest. It just wasn't for me. I still thought there was some good humor in it, just not for me. The purpose behind this review. Go to a bookstore and scan through a couple of them, and see if it's your style of humor/entertainment. It might not be. Don't order them blindly from here, based on the reviews. What I *am* looking forward to with great anticipation is: Stephen King and Peter Straub's sequel to the Talisman. That is the best book I have ever read in my entire life, even counting non-fiction (and I like nonfiction better than fiction, because Im a self-improvement junkie). I'd recommend that book anyday.
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Summary: Science Fiction, From a British Man's Eyes
Review: Being an avid fan of Fantasy novels, I decided to try their counterparts, Sci-Fi. From playing MUDs over the years I've seen many references to this book. I decided to pick this up, and I did not regret it. The storyline is very odd, and that's probably how the writer wanted it to be. It is about a young lad in England, whose life turns into a mess one ordinary Thursday. He goes on a trip across the Universe with his friend, Ford Prefect. The different planets the characters travel to are wacky, like the places described and illustrated in the books by Dr. Seuss. In the sci-fi sense, some of its thoughts on computers/technology, the reason of Everything, and 'improbability' is fascinating, especially when you realize that this book was written in the early 80's. The writing, however, is not extraordinary. It's not an epic, weighing in at around 200 pages, but it is worth reading. There are many references to the British way of life (pounds instead of dollars, et cetera), and many, many British humor that we've come to love through Monty Python and, to an extent, the movie The Full Monty. A word of warning to those parents who want to show their kids a good book, though - there are two or three obscenities in the book. In conclusion, this book is a humorous, sci-fi adventure with some strange people. While the British humor may annoy some, for those that like it, the book is excellent. The whole technology and philosophy issues brought up in this book is great, too.
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Summary: One of the best books ever written. No Joke.
Review: This is a book about a book. That book is called the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." It is a book for people who happen to find themselves lost and hitchhiking through the stars. It's basically a humungo encyclopedia that's so big they need to put it in hand-held computers. When the last human finds out that his planet is going to be desroyed he goes with his hitchhiking alien buddy. Their adventure gets better when the President of the Galaxy picks them up in a stolen starship. This is a wild book and you won't beleive what Earth really is. I give the book *shaves a five in one of the President's two heads* FIVE STARS!
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Summary: Absurdity
Review: At first it all makes sense, then it doesn't; after that it becomes adsurd; all the while maintaining your complete devotion. Profoundly originally, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is a treat to read. The atypical protaganist, Arthur Dent, suddenly finds himself in in an unimaginable situation with his friend Ford Perfect. The reader is a voyeur in their struggle to survive and beat the odds. Besides being very entertaining and compelling, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy also skews the lenses that you see life through. Among other things; rats, the earth, and dinosaurs are given new realities. Read this book, you'll enjoy it.
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