So, here it is

A guide to everything you need to know about anything Never published on Earth A wholly remarkable book

Douglas Noel Adams (11 March 1952 11 May 2001)

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Main Characters

ARTHUR DENT Planet of Origin: Earth Species: Human

Dark haired and never quite at ease with himself middling man, who was one of two Earthlings to escape the planet Earth before it was demolished to make way for an intergalatic bypass. Arthur Dent escaped the planet with Ford Prefect and wanders the galaxy still in his dressing gown in a state of confusion and is always hit with a fresh shock before he has really had time to recover from the last one and as a result his mind can never really catch up with and comprehend the current situation.

Ford Prefect is actually an alien posing as an out-of-work actor. His real job involves compiling research for The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. on Earth for 15 years, he finally gets the opportunity to leave when a most unpleasant alien race announces their plans to destroy the primitive planet. And because Arthur once saved his life, Ford decides to return the favor and plucks his friend off Earth before its annihilation. Ford is the perfect companion to have on a galactic adventure. Sometimes difficulty with his friend's lack of comprehension, but doesnt give up.

FORD PREFECT Planet of Origin: Vicinity of Betelgeuse Species: Unknown

TRILLIAN Planet of Origin: Earth Species: Human

Trillian has a degree in mathematics and a doctorate in astrophysics, so when she met Zaphod at a party, she jumped at the chance to see the galaxy. Easily the most sensible one of the group, it is often quite clear that she knows more about what is going on than either Ford or Zaphod despite their Galactic experience. She alone seems to have some amount of control over Zaphod, as well as constantly doing her best to be nice to Marvin, even after everyone else has given up.

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX Planet of Origin: Betelgeuse Five Species: Yes, Please

Cool, adventurous, arrogant, and utterly dignified, Zaphod Beeblebrox is also the President of the galaxy. He became President for the sole purpose of stealing the Heart of Gold spaceshipthe most remarkable and unique ship in the history of the galaxy. Zaphod recently popped in to Earth to pick up a female companion (Tricia McMillan, a.k.a. Trillian), luring her away with one lineIm from a different planet. Would you like to see my spaceship? Famous for being astoundingly clever, he can also be astoundingly stupid, something which he often covers up by having a dig at Arthur and making him look like a fool. Oh yes, he also has two heads and three arms.

MARVIN Manufacturer: Sirius Cybernetics Corporation Make: GPP (Genuine People Personalities)
Marvin is a new generation of robot, infused with GPP (Genuine People Personalities). Chronically depressed Paranoid Android has a brain the size of a planet and therefore resents the menial tasks he is frequently asked to perform. To be fair, opening doors and fetching things can be a little dreary when you have a brain that can plan the entire planet's military strategy as well as solve all of the major problems of the Universe.

Meet Marvin and wish you hadnt!)

PROSTETNIC VOGON JELTZ Origin:Vogosphere Species:Vogon

The head of a Vogon Constructor Fleet, Prostetnic is the Vogon who demolishes Earth at the beginning of the novel. Prostetnic is very typical of his species, in that like most Vogons, his main interests involve shouting orders at people below him, obeying orders of his masters and writing terrible poetry.

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The book touched upon a variety of issues: politics, religion, love questions of life the universe and everything. But all this through the prism of fascinating author's world view with an admixture of quintessentially British humor, when little things are taken seriously, but the important things are often spoken in jest. Adams is a master storyteller, rarely letting his readers rest before hitting them with another plot twist or belly-acher. He is a great observer, and so shows us how weird and, at the same time, pleasant life could be. After reading this book you will certainly know that you are not at all alone in the Universe.