The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
(Douglas Adams)
Like an harmless earthling about to be
hurtled out into the depths of space, so too does the innocent reader open the
covers of this book to face the destruction of the planet earth. However, like
our slightly-less-then-fearless earthling we realize that the end is not really
the end, but rather the first twist of many. A delightful slice of lemon in a
cool intergalactic gargle-blaster. We sip, hang onto a comforting towel,
and decide not to panic ... just yet.
Douglas Adams 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" launched four other
books, a movie, and a cultural phenomenon. It was the first of what is now almost a genre. His characters are decidedly
misfits, seem as unextraordinary in their earthly lives, they are nonetheless,
exactly what is needed to baffle their enemies and save the universe. And what
a universe it is - Douglas creates a world where everything is based on chance - you may end
up where you wanted to be, but the journey is the point of it all. It is
through these twists - of chance, of words, of philosophies, of characters and
plot, that this book spins its sci fi magic.
And holy heck is it funny. Far more on the page, then on the screen.
From the opening pages when Author Dent's home and planet meets its premature
end, to his friendship with his alien friend Ford Perfect, to his hitchhiking
with the poet loving mass murders Volgans, to his perfectly timed rescue
by the spaceship stolen by the President, its a story that spins through all its layers. Laugh at what
you think is funny, ponder what you think is deep, and enjoy the ride.
"OK, so ten out of ten for style, but minus several million for good
thinking, yeah?"
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