easy to roar. I rarely read a book that has managed to make me laugh out loud even though I have seen the first film, which is just as funny. The incomparably unique humor of Douglas Adams is complementary to my idea of a good book. The history (a guide to the guide) which this issue precedes is hilarious. The annotations are very helpful. A must for everyone who likes and lots of laughs! Linguistically Douglas Adams, however sophisticated, I really have to fight through me at first, but you get used to the long nested sets and now I realize how much my English by this one book has improved! Purchase obligation !!!! Have fun with it and DO NOT PANIC! :)