42 - Rated 
This is probably only the third time I have read this modern classic, but somehow I still know the plot of the first book by heart. There are all the usual things to say of Adams' work. It's insightful, thought provoking, worryingly realistic and amazingly witty.
The characters are very simple, and yet in H2G2 this seems incredibly natural, where in any other book it would probably be boring and childlike. Some places don't rub well, Zaphod and Ford are possibly a little too similar, and Trillian is distressigly under-used as the only female character.
Adams' style doesn't tend to include a great deal of description of locations, which is almost a relief after all the Wheel of Time epics I've been reading recently, and I like to think this is a side-effect of the story's origins in radio. The radio experience has also rubbed off really well on the dialogue, which I can hear the characters speaking in my head. This lends a great deal to the comedy, especially the interplay between Eddie the computer, the talking doors, and of course Marvin.
My two criticisms are related. Firstly that there seems to be something missing from the plot - thinking back over the plot I keep feeling there's something I must have missed to pad out the middle. The second is that the ending is incredibly abrupt and resolves absolutely nothing - although I suppose that could be part of the beauty.
Overall I've enjoyed reading it again and am looking forward to going back over the whole series in preparation for the release of book 6 next month.
The best book ever!!! The HHGTTG series is a work of genius. - Rated
I consider myself well read and I can safely say this is the best I have read to-date. Everyone should read this at least once!
Fandabbydossy! - Rated 
Possibly one of the craziest books I've ever read but also one of the funniest. I hope you enjoy this crazy ride through the cosmos as much as I did.
Brilliant and funny! - Rated
The Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy is a great and easy read that is sure to make readers laugh out loud.
After seeing the movie I was not sure whether I would like this or not, but do not be dettered! This is a hilarious, short and easy novel that is generally a lot of fun.
I reccomend this if you want a quick, easy read that will make you laugh!
A Great Read - Rated
The day starts badly for Arthur Dent, when he wakes up to find that his house is about to be demolished to make way for a new bypass. Things then get worse for the oor man and the rest of the human race when the entire Earth is destroyed for the same reson. Luckily Arthur was saved by his best friend Ford Prefect and taken into space. Armed only with a towel and a strange computerized book called the Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy, Arthur's great journe begins. This is one of the funniest and most well written books I have ever read. If you like your science fiction mixed with great humour, then this is the book for you.
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