The Restaurant at the End of the Universe Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Douglas Adams (Author), Martin Freeman (Narrator), Macmillan Digital Audio (Publisher)

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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 Vogons, avoiding being taken to the most totally evil world in the Galaxy and teaching a space ship how to make a proper cup of tea. And did anyone actually make a reservation?

Listening Length

5 hours and 47 minutes
Author

Douglas Adams
Narrator

Martin Freeman
Audible release date

6 December 2012
Language

English
Publisher

Macmillan Digital Audio
ASIN

B07NRTDZ97
Version

Unabridged
Program Type

Audiobook
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Listening Length	5 hours and 47 minutes
Author	Douglas Adams
Narrator	Martin Freeman
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com.au Release Date	06 December 2012
Publisher	Macmillan Digital Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B07NRTDZ97
Best Sellers Rank	1,733 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 2 in Fantasy Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins 3 in Science Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins 14 in Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-In Fiction

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Michael Moore

Part Two of Hitchhicker's

Reviewed in Australia on 29 August 2020

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The book had all the parts i remember from both the Tv version and the Movie version, it was a nice read, couldn't get into it that much but read it all the same.

Michael.

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Karl Burdack

Poor volume levels.

Reviewed in Australia on 17 July 2020

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The narration is difficult to hear compared to the first book. This is because it has uneven levels. Too quiet in places and too loud in others.

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Tim

Yep, it's that good.

Reviewed in Australia on 14 January 2016

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It's the kind of funny that tickles the corners of your lips, the back of your eyes and, strangely, the inside of your right elbow.

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Britt’s Book Blurbs

illogical but fun - a fitting second book for this series

Reviewed in Australia on 9 January 2022

"'But what about the End of the Universe? We'll miss the big moment.'
'I've seen it. It's rubbish,' said Zaphod, 'nothing but a gnab gib.'
'A what?'
'Opposite of a big bang. Come on, let's get zappy.'"

I found The Restaurant at the End of the Universe to be even better than The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy . I may have been more settled into the story or more prepared for the writing style or maybe just being less aware of the storyline helped. I felt I didn't need to suspend disbelief quite as often and the narrative felt more grounded, less insane. Don't get me wrong - The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is still completely nonsensical and illogical, it's just a little easier to follow. Full of snappy comebacks and snide comments, I truly enjoyed myself and am looking forward to whatever comes next in Life, the Universe and Everything .

"'Maybe somebody here tipped off the Galactic Police,' said Trillian. 'Everyone saw you come in.'
'You mean they want to arrest me over the phone?' said Zaphod. 'Could be. I'm a pretty dangerous dude when I'm cornered.'
'Yeah,' said a voice from under the table, 'you go to pieces so fast people get hit by the shrapnel.'"

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Reuben Luke

Sometimes too aimless

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2020

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I do very much like the way Douglas Adams writes and the books are enjoyable so far but I feel like there was so little plot progression that it seemed like a vehicle just to make jokes and have silly conversations. Its charming in the first book but less so here. Still good though.

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Dug

Why haven't you read this?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 July 2022

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Written by a genius, started as a radio show, then spawned a TV show, and then became the second greatest book ever written. Just buy it. Your life will be better, you'll suddenly be aware of all the jokes that have gone over your head you by all your life.

Elle

Perfect fun!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2012

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In reading this I was worried that Douglas Adams may not live up to the first amazing book of this series, but he did, and more.

I am in awe of how Adams works language. It's just a joy to read. I didn't stop laughing nearly the entire time reading this. So many random moments like lifts that talk back, mistakes with contraception and time machines and other random, random things.

The ending just kinda fizzled off and left me wanting to know what happens next - not so much a cliff hanger but definitely not a proper "finish".

My only fault with this book is that I remember absolutely no names of anything as they are all so random and complicated that it boggles my mind to even pronounce and spell them never mind actually recall them (Apart from Marvin, Arthur, Trillian & Ford - of course!)

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Trilliane

Now we get our fix everywhere!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 January 2013

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So my husband and I are both fans of this series, read the books, seen the live show, own the DVDs (orig and modern remake) so we were not at all surprised that our son has followed suit. Being 4 though it is a little hard for him to read and impossible for mummy to read in the car so audio books to the rescue.
Each disk is just long enough for our daily commute so over a week we can listen to the whole book.
Even though this is abridged there is nothing lost. Even my husband and I enjoy these as we don't always have the energy to read and there is something comforting about being read to.
Good for fans of all ages.

Graham

Just as good as the Hitchhiker’s Guide

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2022

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It’s usually hard to live up to an excellent first instalment but Douglas Adams managed to make a book as absurdly enjoyable as the first.

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