The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams-Audiobook 5 discs, 216 pages in print

I listened to the audiobook in preparation for our upcoming Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book to Movie Club. I previously read the print book a couple of years ago and enjoyed it. I enjoyed it even more listening to the audiobook read by Stephen Fry. The improbable and hilarious adventures of Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, Trillian, Zaphod Beeblebrox, and Marvin the robot were even better the second time. I really enjoy Douglas Adams' humor. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars this time around. 

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams-216 pages

I found this Sci-Fi adventure/comedy very funny. The names are outrageous as is the improbable story. Mice really being pandimensional beings, an Improbability Drive, dolphins being smarter than humans (although some might actually argue this) are some of the outrageous plot points. My favorite passage though is when Arthur is saved by Ford from Earth's impending doom and reveals The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. When Arthur asks what the Guide says about Earth he finds out that it says only that Earth is "harmless." When he inquires as to whether the Guide has been updated Ford replies that it has. However, the update now reads "mostly harmless." I enjoyed reading this novel and I had never really considered reading it before this month's book to movie/tv challenge.