The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a book that has recently become more popular, due to a movie deal. While the movie was delightful (I like Mos Def), the book is far superior. The dialogue is extremely clever and humorous, and will always remain clever no matter how many times it is read. The concepts and ideas set forth are entirely unique to Douglas Adams, and are an accurate parody of both sci-fi, and modern times.
Adams employs the use of overly detailed descriptions that are unlike J. R. R. Tolkein in that they are both hilarious, and somewhat useful to the plot (if you wish to describe it as such). There doesn’t seem to be any over arching purpose in the novel, but that is not the point of the book. The book is meant as satire of humanity, particularly sci-fi, not for some grand purpose. It’s an easy read, perfect for the metro or bus after a bad day.
There are four sequels to the original, which are fairly amused, but not as genius as the first. Still if you really liked the first one, the others are worth the while for the occasional brilliant moment.
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