Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency (Dirk Gently #1)
by Douglas Adams
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 89.6K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 306 pages.
About Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
What do a dead cat, a computer whiz-kid, an Electric Monk who believes the world is pink, quantum mechanics, a Chronologist over 200 years old, Samuel Taylor Coleridge (poet), and pizza have in common? Apparently not much; until Dirk Gently, self-styled private investigator, sets out to prove the fundamental interconnectedness of all things by solving a mysterious murder, assisting a mysterious professor, unravelling a mysterious mystery, and eating a lot of pizza – not to mention saving the entire human race from extinction along the way (at no extra charge). To find out more, read this book (better still, buy it, then read it) – or contact Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. ‘A thumping good detective-ghost-horror-whodunnit-time travel-romantic-musical-comedy epic.’ The author
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Douglas Adams |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 306 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 89,569 |
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What genre is Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency?
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency worth reading?
Based on 89.6K reader ratings, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency?
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency has 306 pages.
Who wrote Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency?
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency was written by Douglas Adams. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency?
The ISBN-13 for Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is 9780671746730.0.
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