Douglas Adams is one of the most successful writers of the 20th century. His style and use of language are exceptional and make his books extremely enjoyable. He has a satirical tone, mixed with a witty use of language, making for a hilariously enjoyable read.
He often takes breaks from the story to explain some foreign part of the book, such as the concept of "bistromathics" a branch of mathematics based around the fact that numbers act differently in a restaurant. The chapter explaining this concept was written in an informative manner but it was based on an imaginary concept. This dedication to creating his universe provides a certain inexplicable reality to the otherwise strange book. He also often states things matter of factly, especially when pertaining to the Guide. It is the authority on everything in the Universe. if one were to look up Earth in the Guide, they would find out it says, "Mostly, Harmless."
Adams' style is extremely effective. It makes the story enjoyable to read and leaves the reader wanting more. It adds to my enjoyment of this book. I would probably not enjoy this book nearly as much as I do if it were written by someone else with a different style. It is perfect the way it is.
Enjoy a video of Douglas Adams reading a portion of his book.
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