So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

Summary

«So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish» is the fourth book in Douglas Adams' series «The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy». In this installment, Arthur Dent returns to Earth, which, to his surprise, was not destroyed as he had thought. He meets a woman named Fenchurch and falls in love with her. Together, they try to unravel the mystery of the dolphins' disappearance, who left the enigmatic message «So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish». Arthur also encounters familiar characters like Ford Prefect and learns more about the nature of the Universe and his place in it. The book blends elements of science fiction, humor, and philosophy, continuing to explore themes of absurdity and the meaning of life.