Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Dirk Gently #1)

 

What do a dead cat, a computer whiz-kid, an Electric Monk who believes the world is pink, quantum mechanics, a Chronologist over 200 years old, Samuel Taylor Coleridge (poet), and pizza have in common? Apparently not much; until Dirk Gently, self-styled private investigator, sets out to prove the fundamental interconnectedness of all things by solving a mysterious murder, assisting a mysterious professor, unravelling a mysterious mystery, and eating a lot of pizza – not to mention saving the entire human race from extinction along the way (at no extra charge). To find out more, read this book (better still, buy it, then read it) – or contact Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. ‘A thumping good detective-ghost-horror-whodunnit-time travel-romantic-musical-comedy epic.’

My Review:

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams was a fun read that definitely was written in Mr. Adam's well-known and well-loved writing style. Elements of this book are reminiscent of his other acclaimed Hitchhiker books.

The Story was being weaved together very slowly and might be confusing for some Readers, as the author doesn't really explain certain ideas or their Connections until later in the book. There is certainly a lot of pseudo-science and physics included for those who like this type of jargon. All of this was the intent of the author.

At times very funny, amusing and confusing.

It was a decent and short, fun read.

For those who are familiar with the Netflix title by the same name, the television show is just loosely based on the books. While also entertaining, nothing beats the original work!

I recommend this title to readers, that either have enjoyed the hitchhiker books by Douglas Adams, or for those who like reading quirky and fun sci-fi stories. There was a sprinkling of suspense in this book as well, so something to possibly add to your summer reading list.