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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts

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Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy Classics

by Douglas Adams

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4.51 (27.9K ratings)
calendar_today 1986
description 590 pages

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts by Douglas Adams holds a exceptional rating of 4.51 out of 5, based on 27.9K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 590 pages.

About The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts

Charting the whole of Arthur Dent's odyssey through space are:THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY.One Thursday lunchtime the Earth gets unexpectedly demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. For Arthur Dent, who has only just had his house demolished that morning, this seems already to be more than he can cope with. Sadly, however, the weekend has only just begun, and the Galaxy is a very very very large and startling place.THE RESTAURANT AT THE END OF THE UNIVERSE.When all questions of space, time, matter and the nature of being have been resolved, only one question remains --- "Where shall we have dinner?" The Restaurant at the End of the Universe provides the ultimate gastronomic experience, and for once there is no morning after to worry about.LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING.In consequence of a number of stunning catastrophes, Arthur Dent is surprised to find himself living in a hideously miserable cave on prehistoric Earth. However, just as he thinks that things cannot possibly get any worse, they suddenly do. He discovers that the Galaxy is not only mind-boggling big and bewildering but also that most of the things that happen in it are staggeringly unfair.SO LONG, AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH.Just as Arthur Dent's sense of reality is in its dickiest state he suddenly finds the girl of his dreams. He finds her in the last place in the Universe in which he would expect to find anything at all, but which 3,976,000 people will find oddly familiar. They go in search of God's Final Message to His Creation and, in a dramatic break with tradition, actually find it.

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Author Douglas Adams
Published 1986
Pages 590
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics
Average Rating 4.51 / 5.00
Total Ratings 27,855

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.5
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27.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.51, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs above expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts worth reading?

Based on 27.9K reader ratings, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts has an average score of 4.51 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."

How many pages is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts has 590 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts was written by Douglas Adams. It was first published in 1986.

What is the ISBN for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts?

The ISBN-13 for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Four Parts is 9780330316120.0.

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