The wife and I put this one on hold. Decided we just weren't enjoying reading it aloud to each other. Maybe we're too darn familiar with it to find it funny right now. Not sure. But we're going to try a Hammett book called The Dain Curse. Review to follow after we make it through.

Having said all that, I must say that I absolutely loved this book as a teenager and a young adult. I've read the whole series about 3 times, and listened through the radio series (which came first, and was f... (show more)

The wife and I put this one on hold. Decided we just weren't enjoying reading it aloud to each other. Maybe we're too darn familiar with it to find it funny right now. Not sure. But we're going to try a Hammett book called The Dain Curse. Review to follow after we make it through.

Having said all that, I must say that I absolutely loved this book as a teenager and a young adult. I've read the whole series about 3 times, and listened through the radio series (which came first, and was fantastic) about four times as well.

I tried the TV series, and didn't really like it, and really hated the Hollywood movie. Having said that, I did fall asleep during not enjoying it, but my wife informed me on waking that it hadn't improved.

My recommendation is to listen to the radio series first if you can, but give the books a proper go as soon as you can. Adams was insightful, clever, and loved using language in interesting ways. Enjoy it! (show less)