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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams: Book Review

March 18, 2011 By Uk Book Prices Editor Leave a Comment

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams

 

When Arthur Dent wakes up with a hangover to discover that not only is his house being demolished, but the Earth is about to be vaporised  to make way for a new hyperspace bypass, he knows it isn’t going to be the best of days. But fortunately for him, his friend Ford Prefect happens to originate from a small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse and, more importantly, is in possession of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. In The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams has given the world one of funniest, most entertaining and imaginative novels ever written. So locate your towel, stick out your thumb and join Arthur and Ford as they hitch-hike their way through a galaxy full of extraordinary circumstances, improbable characters and spectacular adventures. And whatever you do, don’t panic! 

 

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About a Boy by Nick Hornby: Book Review

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About a Boy
Nick Hornby

 

A warm-hearted, humorous and intelligent novel about the development of an unlikely relationship between a cool, rich, shallow thirtysomething and a decidedly uncool, quirky, bullied 12-year-old boy. Serial cad Will Lightman strikes upon the idea of visiting a single parent group in order to pick up women, but finds rather more than he was expecting. At times hilarious, this engaging and perceptive exploration of human experiences is a classic feel good story – and one that will appeal to both men and women alike.

 

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: Book Review

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Pride and Prejudice (Vintage Classics)
Jane Austen

 

Jane Austen’s perfect romantic comedy positively sparkles with wit and sophistication. Every sentence is impeccably crafted and every character masterfully painted in this classic comic masterpiece of mistaken impressions. The fortunes of the charming Elizabeth Bennett and the haughty Mr Darcy have enchanted readers since the day Pride and Prejudice was published, and will undoubtedly continue to do so for generations to come.

 

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The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith: Book Review

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The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
Alexander McCall Smith

 

The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, the first in a detective series quite unlike any other, introduces the reader to its rather unusual heroine. Precious Ramotswe is a size 22 African woman, who sells the cattle herd she has inherited from her father and uses the money to start a completely new life as Botswana’s first female private detective. Alexander McCall Smith’s narrative, complete with delightful characters and intriguing plot, is written with a gentle and affectionate humour. He has produced a simple and charming classic that took the publishing world by storm.

 

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The Code of the Woosters by P.G.Wodehouse: Book Review

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The Code of the Woosters
Sir P G Wodehouse

 

P.G.Wodehouse’s sublime brand of farcical slapstick may not appeal to every reader, but if a dose of perfect silliness in the company of the scatter-brained Bertie Wooster and his brilliant valet Jeeves sounds like your cup of tea, then look no further. The Code of the Woosters is packed to the brim with fun, frivolity and perfectly-crafted sentences that will make you laugh out loud. A gem of a novel.

 

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K.Rowling: Book Review

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Book 1)
J. K. Rowling

 

There’s a very special kind of magic trapped between every single page of the Harry Potter series. And it all begins here in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, when Harry is an 11-year-old nobody about to be plunged into an extraordinary world, the past, present and future of which is in his hands.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a magical whodunit, packed to the brim with incident, character, detail and action. Harry’s adventures are pure wish-fulfilment, as he is transported from a tragic past and a miserable, insignificant existence into a life in which he can succeed and flourish. An ordinary everyboy becomes the ultimate hero in this classic fantasy for adults and children alike.

 

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A Room with a View by E.M.Forster: Book Review

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A Room with a View (Penguin Classics)
E.M. Forster

 

E.M.Forster’s A Room with a View is a witty comedy of manners about the conflict between between duty and love, and between truth and hypocrisy. When young Lucy Honeychurch and her maiden cousin Charlotte complain about their viewless bedroom windows in a Florentine pensione over dinner, they are met with an unexpected response that has the potential to change Lucy’s life forever. Lucy’s heart is awakened in Italy, but she must break free from the constraints of society and reject convention in order to find true happiness.

 

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Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding: Book Review

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Bridget Jones’s Diary: A Novel
Helen Fielding

 

A year in diary form tells the hilarious and cringe-worthy misadventures of the charmingly flawed Bridget Jones, as she stumbles from one calamity to the next in her quest to find the perfect man. A novel that manages to be both satirical and romantic, and both light-hearted and smart, Bridget Jones’s Diary is a joy from start to finish.

 

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: Book Review

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A Christmas Carol and Two Other Christmas Books (Collector’s Library)
Charles Dickens

 

Charles Dicken’s Christmas classic about the miserable and friendless miser Ebenezer Scrooge and the three ghosts who show him his past, present and future, is the ultimate redemption story. The life of a mean bitter old man is turned upsidedown when he learns the importance of friendship, kindness and love, and discovers what it is to be happy. It’s a magical and heartwarming read – an uplifting indulgence that can be enjoyed any time of the year.

 

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The Princess Bride by William Goldman: Book Review

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The Princess Bride
William Goldman

 

One of the most enjoyable books ever written, The Princess Bride is a swashbuckling adventure brimming with romance, action, danger, melodrama, fantasy and humour. Complete with dashing hero, beautiful princess, gentle giant and arch-villain, this is a fairy story for adults with a perfect blend of romance and cynicism. Absurd, charming and absolutely hilarious.

 

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