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Mostly Harmless

By: Douglas Adams
Narrated by: Martin Freeman
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Summary

Mostly Harmless is the fifth and final part in Douglas Adams' much-loved cult classic series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, read by Martin Freeman.

Arthur Dent hadn't had a day as bad as this since the Earth had been blown up.

After years of galactic wanderings, Arthur finally settles on the small planet Lamuella and becomes a sandwich maker. Looking forward to a quiet life, his plans are thrown awry

by the unexpected arrival of his daughter.

There's nothing worse than a frustrated teenager with a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in their hands. When she runs away, Arthur goes after her determined to save her from the horrors of the universe.

After all – he's encountered most of them before . . .

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bit confuddling

great perforamnce, storys quite confudlled. quite hard to undrestand. it's like talking about a non existent neon green living alien blob of green putty.

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Good

Good in. Fact very good but terrible ending. At least is better than book 4 apart from that good

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Excellent

I loved spending time with Arthur, Ford and other species again. Adams’ wit, imagination and perception still throw a humorous light on 21st century life. Martin Freeman is the perfect narrator.

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Loved It

If Douglas Adams could have chosen someone to read his books I think he would have chosen Martin Freeman. Perhaps he did. Or is he dead? Regardless, Martin's perfectly dry delivery makes him the ideal carrier for Douglas' perfectly dry wit. Between them they had me laughing out loud and the Adams-Freeman combination is one I keep coming back to.

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Amazing

Another great book in The series and well read too, really enjoyed this one would recommend to people who like the series so far

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brilliant book, wonderful series

I wish there were more.. brilliant book wonderful series... where is Arthur now ,looking for suggestions

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Amazing story

Douglas Adams is one the greatest story tellers to have lived and having Martin Freeman read it was just a brilliant choice

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Okay, but not Adams' best

It's almost twenty years since I read a trilogy in four parts, maybe my vision is rose tinted, but I can say this is definitely not up to the same standard as the first four books. It's quirky and funny in places, but the action is all rather forced.
Of course if you've got to the fourth book you'll read this, and probably enjoy it, but try not to get your hopes up too high. If you're new to Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, make sure you read them in order.

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Fun, but not the best of the series

Martin Freeman narrates well, although it sounds like he had a cold. Still, overall a good audio book.

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great book!

the story starts a bit slowly but then it picks up pace in a beautiful manner.
I thoughrouly recommend it

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