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The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #2)

Douglas Adams
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The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Douglas Adams

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fictional Space Restaurant • Future

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams follows Arthur Dent and his companions as they explore the cosmos, visiting a dining establishment that exists at the end of time. The novel is the second in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series, blending science fiction with humor and wit.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

303,603 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Douglas Adams' The Restaurant at the End of the Universe captivates with its wit and imaginative breadth, continuing the quirky adventures of Arthur and friends. Positive remarks highlight its humor and boundless creativity, while criticisms focus on occasional disjointedness and plot complexity. Overall, a delightful and thought-provoking read for fans of whimsical sci-fi.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #2)?

Readers who enjoy witty, satirical science fiction with a philosophical twist will love The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams. Fans of Monty Python-esque humor or books like Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five and Terry Pratchett's Discworld series will find it particularly appealing.

4.3

303,603 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Fictional Space Restaurant • Future

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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