Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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Narrated by:
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Stephen Fry
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By:
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Douglas Adams
About this listen
A much loved science-fiction classic, this entertaining intergalactic adventure has a lot going for it - including narration by British comedian Stephen Fry. Adams displays his talents for a creating a whole new world in this first of five audiobooks in the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Packed with brilliant humour, extraordinary characters and a highly original storyline, it's no wonder that this novel is a favourite of so many.
One Thursday lunchtime the Earth gets unexpectedly demolished to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. For Arthur Dent, who has only just had his house demolished that morning, this seems already to be more than he can cope with. Sadly, however, the weekend has only just begun, and the Galaxy is a very strange and startling place.
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Critic reviews
'One of the greatest achievements in comedy. A work of staggering genius' - David Walliams
'By turns authoritative as the narrator, bemused as Arthur Dent, deadpan as Ford Prefect and manic as Zaphod Beeblebrox, he [Stephen Fry] makes an altogether appropriate reader' - The Times
'Master of comedy Stephen Fry delivers a brilliant audiobook narration' - Editor Review
'He had almost a Wodehousian style and some of his phrases and jokes entered our language. He changed the way people spoke' - Stephen Fry
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- Jennifer
- 11-09-13
Unmissable, quirky adventure. Perfectly performed.
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would definitely recommend this audiobook. The story itself is quirky, comedic and unbelievable until you have actually read or listened to it. I don't think you particularly have to be a sci-fi fan to enjoy Hitchhiker's - a good sense of humour is the only pre-requisite! Hitchhikers does well as an audiobook and I could think of no better performer than Stephen Fry to read it,
Who was your favorite character and why?
Marvin, the loveable depressed android, is my favorite character. Such an original and unique take on humanoid robots; uniquely and hilariously captured.
What about Stephen Fry’s performance did you like?
I love ANY book read by Stephen Fry. His voice is especially suited to the quirky (that word again!) characters and events that take place in Hitchhikers. He does not just read the words, he performs the story and does it beautifully whilst still staying true to the book.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
An event concerning a whale is my favourite part of the story... but I don't want to give too much away!
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- Roxy Simons
- 02-02-23
Wonderfully narrated
I don’t think anyone can beat Stephen Fry when it comes to narration, and he made this audiobook such a joy to listen to! The story itself was so fun and ridiculous, I can’t wait to see what else the series has in store
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- Finchpyn
- 04-12-20
Great book
this has to be one of my favourite books read to me by one of the charismatic gentleman of our time, a perfect match
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-03-23
Wonderful
It's a near perfect book and anyone who says it isn't is wrong. Love it.
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- Mark K
- 15-03-21
Brilliant, but why the American translation?
Just as you would expect, Stephen Fry reading the Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy.
but for some reason they've changed some if the original wording from English to American, which unfortunately kills some of the jokes.
it's still brilliant though.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-04-20
Very very English book
If someone asks me to name one English book to read, I would suggest this one. Very English.
What is my most favourite moment from the book? - a phrase: "I'd prefer to be happy rather than right".
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- MISS A KALINAUSKAITE
- 17-07-21
superb!!!!
What a brilliant story - I wish I listened to it earlier. It's one of the quickest and most exciting books!
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- Holli
- 19-11-20
Great and comforting
not only is this a fantastic book but having Stephen read you a story is just lovely.
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- Lilibet
- 15-03-19
The best audiobook ever!!
My favourite book read by my favourite narrator!! Just such a great experience!! Highly recommend for all ages!!
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- Mika Neko
- 19-01-15
Very funny and intriguing story
even though I watched the movie, I found the story a lot better and funnier quite honestly. worth the purchase!
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