Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: First Impressions
Having only read the first few chapters of the Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy, I can't cast a final judgment on the novel, but what I have read is very British, and conversely very witty. It also sports a lot of references to popular culture, such as when Ford throws away his copy of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Gotta love that name.
There is also a pretty funny shout out the soccer team the Arsenal, who I could honestly live without (go Liverpool!), and lots of digital watches. Adams' style is very tongue in cheek, quite hysterical.
My only problem with Hitchhiker's is it's inherent "Britishness." Don't get me wrong, Hitchhiker's is quite funny, but after seeing Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, and watching the UK version of The Office (which is hysterical), they all sort of meld together.
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4short/4 for 11/23/09--keep up the good work!
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