The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy question

Douglas Adams must have been sky high writing this book. While it is very creative, quite funny and about space it totally lacks substance. Most dont care about the lack of substance and see it as a classic. I just can't rate it that highly.

I haven't read this book yet. But found out in goodreads that it has a high rating and is liked by all. What are the take aways from this book?

The Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy is one of the most famous pieces of science fiction in the English language. The story has been adapted into almost every medium, from radio to novels to tv to movies. And it's easy to see why it's so popular. This was one of the funniest books I've ever read. For me, it was one of those books that you have a hard time putting down. It always kept me wanting to turn the page and read on. I highly recommend this book to just about anyone.

I'm still getting my knees bruised because I'm trying to miss the ground when I fall - but I fail every time. I just can't fly! I find it amazing how many little things from this book seem to have become common knowledge - like "42" or "Babel fish".
When I wrote my own book and got to the 42nd chapter, which was pretty scary stuff, I couldn't help naming it "Don't Panic". If you read those books and really digested them, I think they work their way into your subconcious and make your life a lot more interesting. I generally get along very well with people who also like it!

About time I re-read this actually. I haven't in a while as I have the radio show on my iPod and tend to hear snippets of the story fairly often when I'm on shuffle.

I hadn't read Hitchhiker's Guide since high school (I was a huge Doctor Who/British science fiction fan - still am), so rereading it this time around was a pleasure.

I really loved it - many of the jokes that went over my head the first time hit home. I loved how Adams is able to go down an absurdly logical path that makes perfect sense despite its logic. (Like the Babel Fish, the improbably drive, etc).

It's one of those books that can be a pleasant distraction and a really profound read, given your perspective. (In my case, it was a little of both)

A classic. Loved every minute that I was reading it. So many quotable one liners its hard to pick one, but I would like to try this one out.

"Life, don't talk to me about life"

Brings back so many good memories.

I didn't really care for it. I know its a classic and I can see the appeal for some people. Any book that takes more imagination than reasoning is not my forte. It reminds me of another classic that everyone seems to love but I just couldn't seem to enjoy, and that is Alice in Wonderland. Does anybody else see the similarities?

This is one of my favorite books ever! The humor and wit is just really great.

A fantastic Science Fiction/humour read. Douglas is sadly missed, nobody else has been able to come up with anything like this. Terry Pratchett did something like it with fantasy. Milus Banks with shorter works (science fiction/humour) like the 'Railway Man of Horse Green.'

I have read and re-read this book since I was a teenager, and as a writer I have been totally inspired by Douglas Adams. I think what people often forget about this book is that the universe really is a very confusing and often banal place, and this is reflected in Douglas Adams thoughts and words, although he probably was bonkers in the most brilliant way possible!
Cheers, Ed Halliday

Hope wrote: "I absolutely loved this book. It reminded me like a doctor who story."

You know Adams was a script editor for Doctor Who, right? (Tom Baker's doctor)

Douglas Adams actually wrote some Doctor Who stories.

This is definitely my favorite book in the world!

Personally I loved the way he would describe things in ways that so completely didn't make sense, that they did make sense...eventually. It was a method that would make you stop like you'd hit a literary brick wall, amazing technique.

I loved this book a lot. I found it to be very creative when it came to the scientific things that exist. Also, I found the book to be hilarious, which is rare because I don't laugh often in books.

Brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. Amazingly funny read.

Adams' voice is so distinct. I read the entire series, laughing my way through. I first read his book at an impressionable age, and so--- as most impressionable youth tend to --- I took one of its lessons to heart. That lesson has served me well: No matter what intergalactic sanitizer approaches the orbit of my life, the words "Don't panic!" consistently echo in my mind, bringing a wry sense of comfort and hope.

I'm thinking about your thoughts in a thoughtful manner. :}