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Summary

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a science fiction novel and the first part of the series by Douglas Adams. The main character, Arthur Dent, finds himself the only surviving human after Earth is destroyed to make way for a hyperspace express route. Alongside his friend Ford Prefect, who is actually an alien, Arthur hitchhikes across the galaxy, exploring space, encountering various alien races, and facing unusual, absurd, and entertaining situations. The book is rich with humor, satire on society and human nature, as well as reflections on the meaning of life and the universe.