The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Published
1979
Pages
193
Language
English
ISBN
9780345391803
About this book
A man escapes Earth's destruction and hitchhikes through the galaxy with absurd companions.
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This comedic sci-fi classic is a riotous, unputdownable journey through the cosmos, perfect for anyone who loves intelligent humor and absurdism. If you're seeking a lighthearted escape with surprising philosophical undertones, dive in; however, those looking for hard science fiction or a deeply serious narrative might want to hitchhike elsewhere.
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Arthur Dent's ordinary day takes an extraordinary turn when Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Rescued by his alien friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," Arthur embarks on an improbable journey across the cosmos. Encountering a perpetually depressed robot, a two-headed ex-president, and the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything, Adams's classic is a hilariously absurd and philosophical romp through space.
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