First, we have Book Beginnings on Fridays, hosted by Rose City Reads. In this meme, we have to share the first sentence (or a bit more) from the book we are currently reading. The second meme is called Friday 56 and it is hosted by Freda's Voice. For this one, we have to share a small snippet from a book, taken from page 56 (or 56% on an e-reader).
So, this week I'm presenting you with the book The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, by Douglas Adams. It is the second installment of the book series Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and it is a hilarious book.
Book Beginning:
"The story so far:
In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Ok, so I ended up sharing three sentences. However, I wanted you to understand the writing of this book. It has plenty of laugh out loud moments, and it captures you from the very beginning (which as we know is called the Big Bang). Anyway, let's see what page 56 holds for us!
Page 56:
“The statistical likelihood,” continued the autopilot primly, “is that other civilizations will arise. There will one day be lemon-soaked paper napkins. Till then there will be a short delay. Please return to your seat.”
Page 56 takes us in the middle of the action. It's a strange place and a strange situation that Zaphod Beeblebrox finds himself in. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series is funny because it features some of the more absurd situations, and this particular scene is definitely one of them.
Have you read any of the books of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series? Which was one of the funniest books you have read?
I haven't read this series yet, but it's one I hope to someday. I definitely need the laughs right now. Hope you have a great weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteIf you need something really funny to take your mind off the current situation, then this series is ideal :)
DeleteI read the whole series long ago. Might be time for a re-read. Humor is good nowadays!
ReplyDeleteI read the first book years ago, but somehow never got to read the rest of the books. I found that I still like the humour, so many years after!
DeleteI've read Hitchhikers' guide but I think my hubby appreciated it more than me. Rare occasion but I enjoyed the film more than the book.
ReplyDeleteSee my Friday post here
The movie was very enjoyable! It is one of the rare cases that they got the tone of the book right :)
DeleteIts been a while since I first read this book. I kind of want to reread it now.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! It's a go-to choice when you need a laugh :)
DeleteNow I am definitely curious. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: ”SOMETHING SHE’S NOT TELLING US”
ReplyDeleteIt's so absurd! You're going to love it :)
DeleteI should read this one. I love Hitchikers Guide! Happy Easter weekend!
ReplyDeletePS - Stay safe!
DeleteYes, it's a great follow up! Happy Easter weekend and stay safe :)
DeleteSounds good. It's been years since I read Hitchikers Guide.
ReplyDeleteThis series never gets old!
DeleteI LOVE THESE BOOKS. ENJOY!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I surely am :)
DeleteI love Douglas Adams. Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's probably one of the funniest books I've read :)
DeleteI love Hitchhiker's Guide. I should read this one. I need to laugh. Hope you are staying safely away from the nasty virus. My Friday Quotes
ReplyDeleteIt's the best book to just laugh and forget the madness of the world these days! I hope that you stay safe :)
DeleteI haven't read this book either, but it does seem perfect for the times. Thank you for visiting my blog and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt can certainly make you forget the craziness of the world outside :)
DeleteLove this one. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteI've read this one! Oh my gosh, these snippets are making me want to read it again, though, because I couldn't help but giggle. I absolutely love Douglas Adams. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series as you read it. :3
ReplyDeleteI finished it a couple of days ago and I can't wait to start reading the third book of the series :D
DeleteI read up to So Long and Thanks for All the Fish and really liked the series. The radio version, which I listened to via Overdrive is pretty good too. (I think the radio series actually came first, and then the first book, and then after the other books came out they were adapted for radio).
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe that the books 1 and 2 came from the script of the radio show. I'd love to hear it sometime :)
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