The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Main Characters and Their Development

• Dirk Gently - a private detective who uses a holistic approach to investigations, believing in the interconnectedness of all things. In the book, he encounters unusual and supernatural events that test his methods and beliefs.
• Kate Schechter - a woman who becomes involved in strange events after her flight to Oslo is canceled. She becomes a key figure in unraveling mysteries related to ancient gods and mystical forces.
• Thor - the Norse god of thunder, who finds himself in the modern world and faces adaptation challenges. His presence in the book adds elements of mythology and humor.
• Odin - Thor's father and the chief god of the Norse pantheon, who also plays a significant role in the events of the book, trying to regain his former power and influence.