The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, #1)
by Douglas Adams
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 936.8K reader ratings. First published in 1979. The book spans 193 pages.
About The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor.Together this dynamic pair begin a journey through space aided by quotes from The Hitchhiker's Guide ("A towel is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have") and a galaxy-full of fellow travelers: Zaphod Beeblebrox—the two-headed, three-armed ex-hippie and totally out-to-lunch president of the galaxy; Trillian, Zaphod's girlfriend (formally Tricia McMillan), whom Arthur tried to pick up at a cocktail party once upon a time zone; Marvin, a paranoid, brilliant, and chronically depressed robot; Veet Voojagig, a former graduate student who is obsessed with the disappearance of all the ballpoint pens he bought over the years.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Douglas Adams |
| Published | 1979 |
| Pages | 193 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 936,782 |
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What genre is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy worth reading?
Based on 936.8K reader ratings, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has 193 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was written by Douglas Adams. It was first published in 1979.
What is the ISBN for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
The ISBN-13 for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is 9780345391800.0.
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