Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Maria S — 08 Nov 2010

I love that Douglas Adams was involved with this up to his death.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Maria S on 08 Nov 2010.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has generally received positive reviews.

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