Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by Godwin F — 13 May 2010

Funny at parts, but just didn't grab as the book did.

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by Godwin F on 13 May 2010.

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

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