Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Edd T — 24 Oct 2012

A summary of a great story that manages to do it a disservice.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Edd T on 24 Oct 2012.

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

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