Part of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, book 3
First published 1997
When Arthur Dent and his friend Ford are flung across the galaxy, they find themselves marooned on prehistoric Earth, just as the planet hurtles toward certain destruction. In a madcap race against time, the unlikely duo must use only their wits and a suspiciously airborne sofa to prevent the apocalypse. This wildly imaginative romp blends cosmic hijinks, philosophical musings, and a poignant tale of friendship to create a thrilling, genre-bending adventure.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, comedy
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Earth, Lord's Cricket Ground, Krikkit, Stavromula Beta
192 pages · Hardcover · Gollancz