The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
by Douglas Adams
Norse gods meet London in this surreal, hilarious sequel.
My Take
Dirk Gently returns to investigate exploding check-in counters and homeless Norse gods. Adams weaves mythology and mundane British life into something wonderfully weird. The airport scene alone is worth reading. Less structurally tight than the first Dirk Gently, but funnier in places.
Why It Matters
Adams at his most absurdist, mixing the mundane frustrations of airports and contracts with actual Norse mythology. It's a very specific flavor of British humor.
Best For
Dirk Gently fans, mythology enthusiasts, Anglophiles
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