This has to be one of my favorite sci fi books. Douglas Adams writes more or less how I think. It’s amazing. I have to say that the new movie that came out a few years ago is pretty good, although it took quite a few liberties with the plot. But the gist of it was pretty spot on. Except I never visualized Zaphod to look anything like human. That was a bit disconcerting, actually. I’ve gotta say, though, the creation of the new earth was absolutely amazing. It gave me goosebumps. It was very powerful visually, more so than the text of the book spoke to.
The five volume Trilogy (yes, that’s purposeful) is absolutely amazing. Although it’s been several years since I’ve read Hitchhiker’s, I can still remember the puzzlement about the beginning of the book and about the improbability drive as well. I keep recommending all these books, but I really need to go back and re-read them because its been so many years since I’ve picked them up. But trust me. This trilogy is excellent.
