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How many times have you read Hitchhiker's giude to the Galaxy?
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I've read the first four books many, many times - probably at least once a year for the last 15 years or so.
For some reason, I never really got on with 'Mostly Harmless'. I read it a couple of times a while back, but never enjoyed it. Perhaps I should revisit it.
For some reason, I never really got on with 'Mostly Harmless'. I read it a couple of times a while back, but never enjoyed it. Perhaps I should revisit it.
That's a comparison
I haven't read the book or seen the movie.
I might go and buy the book now actually, I've wanted to read it for a while.
once. But counting on reading it again soon.
And liked the movie too (I've seen it a couple of time)
For those who ask... the answer is YES, definitely worth reading!
And liked the movie too (I've seen it a couple of time)
For those who ask... the answer is YES, definitely worth reading!
Twice: my first and last time.
Really, I just don't see why so many consider this a classic. The humor just didn't hit home with me and I felt the story/writing were ok at best.
To each their own.
Really, I just don't see why so many consider this a classic. The humor just didn't hit home with me and I felt the story/writing were ok at best.
To each their own.
I've read Hitchhiker's Guide twice, but the rest of the series only once.
42, and thanks for all the fish.
42, and thanks for all the fish.
That's a comparison
I haven't read the book or seen the movie.
I might go and buy the book now actually, I've wanted to read it for a while.
Oops
You can always start by listening to his lectures at the Gottingen university.
Not once…
I made a start a decade or so ago… but really I think you either "get" it and it becomes one of those "lifestyle" things, or you don't.
I made a start a decade or so ago… but really I think you either "get" it and it becomes one of those "lifestyle" things, or you don't.
I read it once when I was about 13-15 and I loved it. I really need to read it again, I could probably understand it so much better now.
It's why I am #42 in Hockey and any other sports
It's why I am #42 in Hockey and any other sports
Read it twice, and heard a few radio plays of it... and my 5 year old son is a big fan of the movie on dvd, which I saw in theaters. I was the only one chuckling and getting the jokes, some people leaving the theater...
Never read the other books, though... should I?
Never read the other books, though... should I?
I bought a great-huge "ultimate Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy" hardcover about 10 years ago. I've read it cover-to-cover 3 times.
I have the BBC radio series as well, which I've listened to a half-dozen times or so.
I actually really liked the movie (the new one). It left out a lot of details (as all movies do) but I thought the adaptation of our old friend's characters to film was terrific. Mos Def played a fantastic Ford Prefect! I would know.. I know where my towel is.
I have the BBC radio series as well, which I've listened to a half-dozen times or so.
I actually really liked the movie (the new one). It left out a lot of details (as all movies do) but I thought the adaptation of our old friend's characters to film was terrific. Mos Def played a fantastic Ford Prefect! I would know.. I know where my towel is.
I read it once, watch the movie about 20 times, its very good
EDIT: geekgirl, is that a Hitchhickers Guide To The Galaxy refrence in your signature?
EDIT: geekgirl, is that a Hitchhickers Guide To The Galaxy refrence in your signature?
'Lots'.
I refuse to watch the movies.
Kurt Vonnegut is pretty similar too. If you like one, you'll like the other.
Douglas Adams also wrote an interactive text fiction (aka text adventure from about 1980) based on the book which is well worth playing.
It's well known for having some of the most fiendish puzzles ever put into a text adventure. Getting the Babel fish from the vending machine into your ear required about 23 steps if I remember right. And a towel.
I refuse to watch the movies.
Kurt Vonnegut is pretty similar too. If you like one, you'll like the other.
Douglas Adams also wrote an interactive text fiction (aka text adventure from about 1980) based on the book which is well worth playing.
It's well known for having some of the most fiendish puzzles ever put into a text adventure. Getting the Babel fish from the vending machine into your ear required about 23 steps if I remember right. And a towel.
There used to be a widget for dashboard containing the whole game, but it was removed for copyright reasons.
Douglas Adams was particularly proud of the game - I seem to remember him saying that he enjoyed the fact that it was the first game that actually lied to the player.
I don't think I ever managed to complete the Babel Fish puzzle.
I haven't, but I keep meaning to try and find a copy as I've read so much about it. Is it any good?
It's very slow, to the point of frustration. After about 30 minutes you lose the will to live.
I have a copy and tried it years ago, on a very old PC. I might dig out the CDs and try it again
EDIT: geekgirl, is that a Hitchhickers Guide To The Galaxy refrence in your signature?
That would be correct!