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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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Martin Freeman convert

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.

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

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

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Just as good as the first.

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

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Great, if it is your cup of tea

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.

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Brilliant reading!

Excellent book, done full justice by Martin's fabulous voice effects! I forgot I was listening to just one person, it sounds more like a full cast of voices! Amazing performance!

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Martin Freeman can’t compare to Stephen Fry

Of course a fantastic story, but I wish Stephen Fry was narrating! Martin Freeman is terrible in comparison.

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Fun

Martin Freeman is so great to listen to. Very easy story to listen to. I had quite a few laughs

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A Classic Science Fiction & perfect Naration

Fully enjoyed the story and now listening to it in audio by Martin Freeman, reminds me so much of the main character, Arthur!

Enjoyable humour and wit, followed by this classic storyline.

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good stuff.

one of my favorite seiries. I wanted to write a very quick review but I need to write 15 words... done

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