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The Restaurant at the End of the Universe

By: Douglas Adams
Narrated by: Martin Freeman
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Following the smash-hit sci-fi comedy The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the second part in Douglas Adams' multi-media phenomenon and cult classic series, read by Martin Freeman.

If you've done six impossible things this morning, why not round it off with breakfast at Milliways, the Restaurant at the end of the Universe?

Which is exactly what the crew of the Heart of Gold plan to do. There's just the small matter of escaping the Vogans, avoiding being taken to the most totally evil world in the Galaxy and teaching a spaceship how to make a proper cup of tea.

And did anyone actually make a reservation?

Follow Arthur Dent's galactic (mis)adventures in the rest of the trilogy with five parts: Life, the Universe and Everything, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, and Mostly Harmless.

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Fizzing with ideas . . . Brilliant (Charlie Brooker)
Dazzlingly inventive (Caitlin Moran)
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I wasn't sure about Martin Freeman narrating, as I don't really like his acting (and because I listened to Stephen Fry's delicious narration of The Hitchhiker's Guide) but he's actually really really good! I enjoyed it immensely! Looking for other books he's narrated now :-)

In terms of story - this is a classic. If you liked the Hitchhiker's Guide then you know what to expect.

Martin Freeman convert

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I lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it its so good it to good and its hilarious and its serious and briliant

Epic

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The end line about the Book really got me, well done, both written and performed

Fantabulous Wonderment

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Excellent work from Douglas Adams once again. Martin Freeman is an excellent narrator, whos voices give the characters personality and life.

Just as good as the first.

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The intricate and obscure story continues. The second book may be less grabbing than the first but if this is your thing you will find this an engaging listen. The voice actor maintains the pace of the story well thought.

Great, if it is your cup of tea

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