Life, the Universe and Everything (Hitchhiker’s Guide, #3)
by Douglas Adams
Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 131.6K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 224 pages.
About Life, the Universe and Everything
The unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit are sick of looking at the night sky above their heads–so they plan to destroy it. The universe, that is. Now only five individuals stand between the killer robots of Krikkit and their goal of total annihilation.They are Arthur Dent, a mild-mannered space and time traveler who tries to learn how to fly by throwing himself at the ground and missing; Ford Prefect, his best friend, who decides to go insane to see if he likes it; Slartibartfast, the indomitable vice president of the Campaign for Real Time, who travels in a ship powered by irrational behavior; Zaphod Beeblebrox, the two-headed, three-armed ex-president of the galazy; and Trillian, the sexy space cadet who is torn between a persistent Thunder God and a very depressed Beeblebrox.How will it all end? Will it end? Only this stalwart crew knows as they try to avert “universal” Armageddon and save life as we know it–and don’t know it!
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Douglas Adams |
| Published | 1982 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 131,562 |
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What genre is Life, the Universe and Everything?
Life, the Universe and Everything is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Life, the Universe and Everything worth reading?
Based on 131.6K reader ratings, Life, the Universe and Everything has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Life, the Universe and Everything?
Life, the Universe and Everything has 224 pages.
Who wrote Life, the Universe and Everything?
Life, the Universe and Everything was written by Douglas Adams. It was first published in 1982.
What is the ISBN for Life, the Universe and Everything?
The ISBN-13 for Life, the Universe and Everything is 9780345418910.0.
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