Mostly Harmless

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'One of the world's sanest, smartest, kindest, funniest voices' - Independent on Sunday This 42nd Anniversary Edition includes exclusive bonus material from the Douglas Adams archives, and an introduction by Dirk Maggs, co-producer of BBC Radio 4's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Tertiary, Quandary and Quintessential Phases. ***** Mostly Harmless is the fifth and final part in Douglas Adams' much-loved cult classic series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. 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 . . . ***** Praise for Douglas Adams: 'A pleasure to read' - New York Times 'Magical . . . read this book' - Sunday Express 'Sheer delight' - The Times

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Mostly Harmless serves as the fifth and final installment in Douglas Adams's legendary Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy cult classic series. Spanning 273 pages of imaginative fiction, this edition celebrates the enduring wit of one of the world's sanest, smartest, kindest, and funniest voices in literature. Readers are invited back into a wildly unpredictable universe where nothing is ever quite as it seems, and cosmic absurdity remains the only constant law of nature. The narrative follows Arthur Dent, whose life takes a dramatic turn after enduring what he considers a day nearly as bad as the time the Earth was blown up. Following years of exhaustive and bewildering galactic wanderings, Arthur finally finds a semblance of peace and stability. He settles down on a small, unassuming planet named Lamuella, where he embraces a surprisingly tranquil existence as a professional sandwich maker. Looking forward to a quiet life far away from the dangers of hyperspace and bureaucratic alien civilizations, Arthur believes his traveling days are finally behind him. However, the universe has other plans for the weary traveler. His hard-earned peace is abruptly thrown awry by the unexpected arrival of a daughter he never knew he had. As the description playfully hints, there is truly nothing worse than the sudden complexities of unexpected parenthood, especially when set against the chaotic backdrop of space and time. Alongside Arthur's domestic struggles, the broader galaxy continues its own hilarious descent into madness, blending sharp satire, philosophical musings, and eccentric sci-fi tropes. This 42nd Anniversary Edition enhances the reading experience by including exclusive bonus material sourced directly from the Douglas Adams archives, alongside a thoughtful introduction by Dirk Maggs, who served as the co-producer of the BBC Radio 4 radio adaptations. Adams's distinct storytelling voice shines through every page, offering a bittersweet yet deeply entertaining conclusion to a monumental literary journey. Whether revisiting old friends like Arthur Dent or exploring the final chapters of this beloved fictional universe, readers will find a masterclass in comedic science fiction that continues to captivate new generations of fans.

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Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams (1952-2001) was an English author celebrated for 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', a comic science fiction series renowned for its absurdist wit.

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