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Post by Lemonfluff on Jan 26, 2011 21:28:33 GMT
Brilliant book! So, I'm about half way through and I didn't think I'd actually get anywhere with it, because it's so big and daunting but Douglas Adams is a genius! It's such a brilliant book and written so uniquely, I'd recommend it to anyone! So this thread is basically so I can rant about how great this book is  but has anyone else read it/ seen the Film/ seen the TV series/ heard the radio show? Any good or particularly funny or interesting thoughts? And whadd'd'ya think?  Oh, and a quick quote to get you all intrigued... "'I stole it to look for a lot of things.' 'A lot of things?' said Ford in surprise. 'Like what?' 'I don't know.' 'What?' 'I don't know what I'm looking for.' 'Why not?' 'Because... because... I think it might be because if I knew I wouldn't be able to look for them.' 'What, are you, crazy?' 'It's a possibility I haven't ruled out yet,' said Zaphod quietly. 'I only know as much about myself as my mind can work out under its current conditions. And its current conditions are not good.'" |
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Post by Lemonfluff on Feb 1, 2011 18:10:18 GMT
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Post by Apeman711//Cameron on Feb 1, 2011 23:04:55 GMT
I <3'd this book. And the other 4.
And it's not /that/ big. Mine was really thin actually. xP
But yeah, it's awesome. :3
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Post by Pickles on Feb 2, 2011 11:01:24 GMT
I read the first one a while ago, but got the box set recently. These are awesome, and I liked the film as a film, but not as an adaption from the books really. Still awesome, and the radio series sounds seriously awesome.
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Post by Lemonfluff on Feb 2, 2011 14:21:03 GMT
I <3'd this book. And the other 4. And it's not /that/ big. Mine was really thin actually. xP But yeah, it's awesome. :3 Haha, I think I have all 4 books in 1 YAY People agree with me! ;D Yes Hitchhikers Guide is amazing!!! |
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Post by Apeman711//Cameron on Feb 2, 2011 23:52:03 GMT
Yeah, on their own they're about 150-200 I believe. But I bought a box set, so they're all separate.
And the depressed robot was hilarious. xP
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Post by Splungo on Feb 3, 2011 21:02:35 GMT
We have the audio series on audio book... in tape. I've read most of the books, they get so confusing after a while, it's hard to tell exactly what's going on |
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Post by Lemonfluff on Feb 3, 2011 22:16:24 GMT
I think he made it up as he went along and yes it's very confusing! Hmmm audio books sound interesting  You can borrow the super all books in one book if you want after we're done with it! It's only a month and a bit old but it's in pretty bad shape tbqh though.... Yeah, on their own they're about 150-200 I believe. But I bought a box set, so they're all separate. And the depressed robot was hilarious. xP "'I am at a rough estimate thirty billion times more intelligent than you. Let me give you an example. Think of a number, any number,' 'Er, five,' said the mattress. 'Wrong,' said Marvin. 'You see?'" "'Ask me if I ever get bored, go on, ask me.' The mattress did. Marvin ignored the question." "'What a depressingly stupid machine,' said Marvin and trudged away." genius |
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Post by Michael on Feb 5, 2011 22:02:04 GMT
Never done anything about reading this book, just heard quite a bit about it. so it's a book that guides people around the world ?
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Post by Apeman711//Cameron on Feb 6, 2011 2:32:44 GMT
Never done anything about reading this book, just heard quite a bit about it. so it's a book that guides people around the world ? Not at all. xP Basically an Earthling finds out that Earth = Nothing. It's about his hilarious adventures throughout the Universe. |
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Post by Sparrow on Jul 22, 2012 16:44:04 GMT
Awesome book! A very very sad moment when Douglas Adams died. I love the offbeat humour and the little odd things that are brought up. (if your a fan of Douglas Adams definitely check out Terry Pratchett, as they have quite a similar sense of humour imo)
I made a sticker for my kindle with the thumbs up and DON'T PANIC as seriously! A small electronic device that contains a massive amount of information that is easily accessed ? THE KINDLE IS THE GUIDE
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Post by Sophismic on Jul 27, 2012 18:15:43 GMT
I've not read it but I saw the film with Martin Freeman in a while ago and rather enjoyed it, if I can find a copy of the book somewhere I'll definitely give it a go. Marvin's my favourite character, love how funny he can be.
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Post by Sparrow on Aug 5, 2012 11:54:20 GMT
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Definitely give it a go! The film is good (gotta love the opening scene) but the books are awesome.
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