Mostly Harmless
Mostly Harmless
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Brief
240
Novel • Fiction
Spaceship; London, England • Future
1992
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
In Mostly Harmless, the fifth book in Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, Arthur Dent resumes his adventures in space, receives an unexpected visit from Trillian with his daughter Random, and, along with Ford Prefect, faces complications involving the new sentient Guide Mark II. Misunderstandings lead to chaos, clashes with Vogons, and an ultimately grim conclusion.
Humorous
Mysterious
Fantastical
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
134,985 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Douglas Adams' Mostly Harmless garners mixed reviews. Readers appreciate Adams' trademark wit and inventive narrative, but some feel the plot is less cohesive compared to earlier books in the series. While fans enjoy the familiar humorous tone and clever insights, others are disappointed by the darker, more somber elements introduced in this installment.
Who Should Read Mostly Harmless?
Readers who enjoy quirky, satirical science fiction with a comedic twist will love Mostly Harmless by Douglas Adams. Fans of Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and works like Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five or Terry Pratchett's Discworld series will appreciate the humor and imaginative storytelling.
134,985 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Novel • Fiction
Spaceship; London, England • Future
1992
Adult
14+ years
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