Life, the Universe and Everything Audiobook, by Douglas Adams Play Audiobook Sample

Life, the Universe and Everything Audiobook

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Read By: Martin Freeman Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Series Release Date: July 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739332108

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

93

Longest Chapter Length:

05:42 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

27 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

03:45 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

6

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Publisher Description

Now celebrating the 42nd anniversary of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, soon to be a Hulu original series! “Wild satire . . . The feckless protagonist, Arthur Dent, is reminiscent of Vonnegut heroes.”—Chicago Tribune The unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit are sick of looking at the night sky above their heads—so they plan to destroy it. The universe, that is. Now only five individuals stand between the killer robots of Krikkit and their goal of total annihilation. They are Arthur Dent, a mild-mannered space and time traveler who tries to learn how to fly by throwing himself at the ground and missing; Ford Prefect, his best friend, who decides to go insane to see if he likes it; Slartibartfast, the indomitable vice president of the Campaign for Real Time, who travels in a ship powered by irrational behavior; Zaphod Beeblebrox, the two-headed, three-armed ex-president of the galaxy; and Trillian, the sexy space cadet who is torn between a persistent Thunder God and a very depressed Beeblebrox. How will it all end? Will it end? Only this stalwart crew knows as they try to avert “universal” Armageddon and save life as we know it—and don’t know it! “Adams is one of those rare treasures: an author who, one senses, has as much fun writing as one has reading.”—Arizona Daily Star

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"I really enjoyed the difference in pacing and focus of this one - it had a few "slow" points in terms of action that still managed to be quite interesting because of the thoughts and revelations the characters experienced internally. Great listen overall, and Martin Freeman continued to put on a solid narrative performance."

— eDudeson (5 out of 5 stars)

Life, the Universe and Everything Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.95238095238095 out of 53.95238095238095 out of 53.95238095238095 out of 53.95238095238095 out of 53.95238095238095 out of 5 (3.95)
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Narration: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
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Story: 4.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 5 (4.17)
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  • Overall Performance: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Michael Patrick, 12/2/2022
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    — Colder68, 6/16/2022
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    — Ron, 3/13/2021
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    — John, 1/1/2021
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    " As I have heard from several others, I much prefer the first book (The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Universe) more than any of the others in the series. Still, it is funny, witty and charming just like most of Douglas Adams' work. I would recommend. "

    — Aeon815, 9/18/2017
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    — Amdrew Earls, 3/25/2014
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    " Just when you thought maybe he would run out of things to write about the crazy life of dent. "

    — Harrison, 2/20/2014
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    " This book was exciting and as funny as the first two! I loved it and would recommend it to others who like humor. "

    — Ariel, 2/19/2014
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    " I've read the complete tales but I'll call this one my favorite. "

    — Naeemah, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I read this book a few pages at a time, over a longer period than usual perhaps, but this is how I often read novels. However, with this book I never actually got into the story, and often felt confused when earlier bits were referred to. After I finished reading it, I had to go to Wikipedia and read the synopsis in order to get an overview. It was still a bit funny, but not nearly as good as the first two, and very fragmented. I feel like reading it all again, though, and I might enjoy it a lot more the next time I read it! "

    — Marte, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Once again: outrageous, irreverent, genius. "

    — Dan, 1/13/2014
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    " Great again, but the ending was not what I expected. "

    — Vladimir, 1/11/2014
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    " The best of the first 3 books in the Hitchhiker series. "

    — Merrill, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I really wanted to love this book as much as I did the first two, but I feel like this one fell into the serial novel trap and was written just to be written. This is not to say I dind't giggle a bit, or that I wont finish the series. "

    — Shendy, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was considerably less great than the first two, but it was mildly entertaining. "

    — Callie, 12/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book had bits of humor sprinkled throughout, but there was very little story to follow. Arthur Dent travels through time and space to stop the universe's destruction. This book of British humor is on the same level of stupidity as Wilt. "

    — Terry, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Crazy funny sci-fi. Highly enjoyable, which I didn't expect. "

    — Alex, 12/7/2013
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    " It was I little heavy, but at the same time funny and makes you think outside the box, and this book really profs that Douglas Adams has done that exact thing! "

    — Sif, 8/12/2013
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    " Loved the story and humour "

    — Stefan, 8/5/2013
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    " Still a lot of fun. An enjoyable read following Dent and the boys, (and Trillion!) around the universe. "

    — Michael, 7/8/2013
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    " what can I say? Douglas Adams has done it again.Good, and hilarious! "

    — Kidz, 6/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    — David Lindsay, 7/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " In the end I did not like the whole serie that much... "

    — Enrico, 5/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not quite as polished as the first two, but still hilarious. Clever as hell - straight up fun. "

    — Mirek, 4/22/2012
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    " Not my favorite of this series. "

    — Erin, 2/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Douglas Adams is one of the funniest authors I've read, by far. "

    — Joshua, 1/26/2012
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    " Disappointing that this series seems to lose steam as it progresses -- especially when the first book was so brilliant. Yet, I'll still probably read the remaining books in the series. "

    — Gary, 10/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " As entertaining as expected! "

    — Andreea, 7/7/2011
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    " I was getting tired of these books by the time i was done with this one... "

    — Sparrow, 5/30/2011
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    " All I have to say is LOLs "

    — Tareque, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fantastically brilliant blasting with laughter. Don't think science fiction when you read this. Don't think at all actually. Let the probability drive take you to worlds where yours is far forgotten. A mere blimp or simple explosion to the rest of the mind boggling universe "

    — Ruan, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This series of books long ago changed my understanding and view of comedy. Douglas Adams work has alway made me laugh, and enjoy the irony of life, the universe and everything. Anyone with any sense of humor should sit back with a hot cup of tea, and enjoy this series. "

    — Matthewfiore, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this book in high school. I remember enjoying it and its sequels, and I plan to re-read them as soon as I pare down my reading list a little. "

    — Kbarker65, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a fantastic book, and the audiobook makes for a great time on a long car trip. "

    — Devin, 5/16/2011
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    " Maybe the best books ever in the history of mankind. "

    — Tommy, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " First two books are great, particularly the first, rest of the books got tedious after a while. "

    — Danelle, 5/9/2011
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    " This is always presented to me as the best book ever, and it's good, but I found it somewhat depressing at times, though always amusing. I'd recommend reading the books seperately rather than as one giant volume, for a better sense of how each book was intended. "

    — Kirin, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A humorous sci-fi series that's good, but sometimes goes a little overboard. The tone reminds me of an extreme Snowcrash, if you've read that book. "

    — Stephanie, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love all of Douglas Adams' books. The quirky humor and fantastical characters are extremely entertaining and fun. "

    — Karen, 5/4/2011
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    " Despite not being a fan of sci-fi nor of British humour, this 5 part compendium of laughs is one of my all-time favourite reads. "

    — Elaine, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Hilarious and clever. Memorable characters that you'll be quoting for the rest of your life. :) "

    — Kimberly, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny, witty, and intriguing! I would recommend this book to all with a good sense of humor! :D "

    — Pascal, 4/30/2011
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    " I could not stop laughing out loud the whole book. Love this book! "

    — Thomas, 4/26/2011

About Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams (1952–2001) was the much-loved author of the Hitchhiker’s trilogy, including The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, which was later adapted as a feature film. Best known for his imaginative and comedy-rich science fiction series which sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, Adams also wrote extensively for television, stage, print media, and computer games, as well as working in acting and radio comedy.