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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
- Dirk Gently, Book 1
- Narrated by: Stephen Mangan
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, is a much loved cult classic, that has spawned radio dramas, television, theatre and comic book adaptations across the globe. This new audio edition is hilariously narrated by Stephen Mangan – star of Green Wing, Episodes, and the original Dirk Gently series on the BBC.
What do a dead cat, a computer whiz kid, an Electric Monk who believes the world is pink, quantum mechanics, a Chronologist over two hundred 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, listen to this book (better still, buy it then listen to it) – or contact Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.
'A thumping good detective-ghost-horror-who dunnit-time travel-romantic-musical-comedy-epic' - Douglas Adams.
Continue this surreal series with The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul and the unfinished The Salmon of Doubt.
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- Glenn
- 28-07-22
A kooky offbeat sci-fi romp! Unusual but enjoyable.
I enjoyed this story, it’s got Douglas Adams humour in it, Is expertly narrated, and is staffed with enjoyable characters.
However, I felt like it was setting up for something bigger and grander than it’s actual ending, and felt some of the structural leaps the narrative took were clumsy, leaving a few loose ends but it was enjoyable none the less.
Perhaps more will be revealed in the sequel? I will now try it to find out!
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- Markus Renfors
- 04-11-22
Confusing
If you don’t mind being confused it’s a good book. I like Hitchhikers guide more though.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-04-22
This book is amazing
Loved this book 💜 i listened to it within a few days and didn't want to stop.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-12-22
great book, shame about the harsh voice
I love this book. I always have. So what a joy to get the listen to it as I drive. Unfortunately, I find the reader's voice sharp and assonant, almost grating to listen to. So I enjoyed the story despite the reading of it. I find this is often the problem with audio books. Great story, but the choice of reader doesn't suit. I'm sure he's a wonderful actor, but I would have preferred a softer voice. Still. Glad I listened.
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- Lisa
- 24-12-23
Great story!!!
extremely funny and deep!
the narrator does great voices as well.
I found the story slightly hard to follow, as most of the important information is given in subtext and hints.
I'm not quite sure how the main characters resolved the conflict, so I'm going to look it up.
but apart from that, the writing is brilliant!
the way the story is written makes me feel like these events could happen, or have happened.
it's a great mixture of real life within fantasy and sci-fi, and the comedy moments are woven in seamlessly with the emotional moments.
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- Author & Reader
- 18-02-23
A stunning imagination
It is a long time since I read the book, so I began this audio version with some anticipation.
I don't think it was quite as enjoyable as I remember the book being, but it is still worthy of more than four stars.
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- H
- 27-03-23
i'd rather just
i'd rather just leave a review without having to write anything, thank you very much
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-12-23
Under rated classic
Great book, superb narration apparently I need 15 words minimum so just buy it …….please.
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- matteesside
- 29-03-24
Douglas Adams and his Sharda remnant
ok, I genuinely thought it started with the electric monk!! what a surprise.
I haven't listened to this for about 20 years and I think I enjoyed it more this time around.
the way all of the seemingly disconnected threads come together and Douglas' righting style and humour are always welcome and have a fond place in my heart.
plus finding a horse in a bathroom is always interesting thing
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- Mrs F
- 03-01-23
Beyond description - brilliant
The best I've listened to on Audible. A highly engaging, amusing, fanciful story, read brilliantly by Stephen Mangan. Great accents, perfect intonation and timing for the dry wit. I can't recommend it enough, if you're looking for something utterly diverting and linguistically marvellous
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