The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
Naval Ravikant
Classic. I love [this book]. - Naval Ravikant
Jack Edwards
A bit silly but also good fun to read. - Jack Edwards
Tim Ferriss
If 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' and 'Star Wars' had a love-child, it would read something like this. - Tim Ferriss
Shah Rukh Khan
I looked forward to books by [this author] when he was alive. - Shah Rukh Khan
Richard Branson
Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

Douglas Adams
By
Douglas Adams
4.2
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In the vast and unpredictable cosmos of Douglas Adams' imagination, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" is a whirlwind adventure that begins with the end of the world and catapults its unwitting protagonist, Arthur Dent, from the mundane familiarity of Earth into the wild, boundless expanse of space. Alongside a cast of characters as bizarre as they are endearing—including Ford Prefect, an alien writer for the eponymous guide; Zaphod Beeblebrox, a flamboyant two-headed ex-president of the galaxy; Trillian, the only other surviving human; and Marvin, a chronically depressed robot—they embark on a journey powered by improbability, wit, and a constant quest for a decent cup of tea. Douglas Adams masterfully blends satire, science fiction, and philosophy, creating a universe where the absurd coexists with poignant insights into the human (and alien) condition. The narrative, punctuated by excerpts from the Guide itself, offers a hilarious, critical look at society, technology, and the very nature of existence. With its unique blend of humor, irony, and deep existential queries, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" has secured its place as a cornerstone of modern science fiction, inviting readers to explore a universe where the questions are odder than the answers, and where the journey is indeed the destination.

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Released
1980
12 Oct
Length
250
Pages

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SciFi umoristico. Inchini ad Adams il sommo re del no sense. - Zac D'Aleo
A bit silly but also good fun to read. - Jack Edwards
I love [this book]. - Seth Rogen
Evan Goldberg mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
I looked forward to books by [this author] when he was alive. - Shah Rukh Khan
Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
A book of philosophy disguised as a silly humor book. - Elon Musk
If 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' and 'Star Wars' had a love-child, it would read something like this. - Tim Ferriss
Classic. I love [this book]. - Naval Ravikant
The story so far:In the beginning the Universe was created.This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.
— Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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