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Samiksha Saxena
This cult classic from Douglas Adams has been adored by generations for decades. And I can only imagine! This book is an extremely kaleidoscopic vision of the infinite universe. I am so intrigued with the fact that this book came in as early as 1979, in the era that also saw Star Wars rise and Star Trek prevail.

For me, this book was a fun ride that jumps from one improbable incident to another. What I enjoyed the most in the book was the fact that the plot was simple. Even though the book spill
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Sanjana Ghosh
Apr 29, 2018 rated it it was amazing
"Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?"

An Introduction: Arthur Dent is rescued by his friend (and an alien) Ford moments before Earth is demolished. They hitch rides in the galaxy with the aid of quotes and advice from the book-cum-guide The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. They are soon joined by other fellow travelers Zaphod Beeblebrox, President of the Galaxy and his girlfriend Trillian who incidentally als
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Eram Hussain
May 03, 2018 rated it liked it
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“For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen.”

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a sci-fi comedy filled with philosophy and some lovely characters topped by a totally absurd plot.
Just a few moments before earth is demolished, our main character Arthur dent is rescued by his friend Ford prefect. Together they then hitch hike through the galaxy.
Even though i didn't loved the story, it did taught me to ALWAYS carry a towel with me.

“I'd far rather be
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Ashish Vishwakarma
Aug 08, 2017 marked it as to-read
Sanchit
Jul 18, 2016 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
sanket
Feb 08, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Gourav Kumar
Jan 18, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition