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Mostly Harmless by Douglas Adams [Premium Books]

Mostly Harmless by Douglas Adams [Premium Books]

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Mostly Harmless is the fifth book in Douglas Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series and offers a darker, more ironic take on the universe Arthur Dent has been stumbling through. Having grown weary of intergalactic chaos, Arthur Dent settles into a quiet, seemingly contented life on a remote planet, far from the absurdities of space travel. Meanwhile, other familiar characters — Ford Prefect, Trillian, and Zaphod Beeblebrox — follow their own unpredictable paths, while a new character, Random, adds further disruption. As their stories converge, the novel explores themes of fate, responsibility, and the search for meaning in a universe that is indifferent, confusing, and often cruel. With sharp wit and a more melancholic tone, Mostly Harmless blends satire and science fiction while questioning whether understanding the universe truly brings comfort.

About the Author 

Douglas Adams (1952–2001) was a British writer, humorist, and screenwriter best known for creating The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, one of the most influential science-fiction comedy series of all time. His work is celebrated for combining absurd humour, philosophical reflection, and imaginative science fiction, often poking fun at bureaucracy, technology, and humanity’s place in the cosmos. Beyond the Hitchhiker’s series, Adams wrote the Dirk Gently detective novels and contributed to television shows such as Doctor Who. His distinctive voice and inventive storytelling continue to entertain and inspire readers around the world, cementing his legacy as a master of comic science fiction.

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