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The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul (Dirk Gently, #2)

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Fiction Fantasy Science Fiction Mystery & Thriller

by Douglas Adams

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4.05 (59.3K ratings)
calendar_today 1988
description 307 pages

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul by Douglas Adams holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 59.3K reader ratings. First published in 1988. The book spans 307 pages.

About The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

When a passenger check-in desk at London's Heathrow Airport disappears in a ball of orange flame, the explosion is deemed an act of God. But which god, wonders holistic detective Dirk Gently? What god would be hanging around Heathrow trying to catch the 3:37 to Oslo? And what has this to do with Dirk's latest--and late-- client, found only this morning with his head revolving atop the hit record "Hot Potato"? Amid the hostile attentions of a stray eagle and the trauma of a very dirty refrigerator, super-sleuth Dirk Gently will once again solve the mysteries of the universe...

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Author Douglas Adams
Published 1988
Pages 307
Genres Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.05 / 5.00
Total Ratings 59,276

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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59.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.05, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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3.99
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul?

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul worth reading?

Based on 59.3K reader ratings, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul?

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul has 307 pages.

Who wrote The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul?

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul was written by Douglas Adams. It was first published in 1988.

What is the ISBN for The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul?

The ISBN-13 for The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul is 9780671742520.0.

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