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Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge in March 1952. He was creator of all the various manifestations of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Douglas died unexpectedly in May 2001 of a sudden heart attack at the age of 49.
The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
Synopsis
When a Norwegian Norse god's soul goes missing, it's up to the eccentric Dirk Gently to find it. His investigation takes him from London to Valhalla, with a few unexpected detours along the way. Prepare for a wild ride filled with Adams' signature wit and absurdity.
Genres
Characters
Dirk GentlyProtagonist
Kate SchechterProtagonist
ThorSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read the first Dirk Gently book before this one?
The narrative functions as a standalone story, so you can follow the plot without having read the previous installment in the series.
Where does the title come from?
The phrase originated in the author's earlier work, Life, the Universe and Everything, where it describes the profound listlessness of a Sunday afternoon.
Are there any audio adaptations of this story?
A radio dramatization of the novel was produced by Above the Title Productions and began broadcasting on BBC Radio 4 in 2008.