The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was August's selection for the fantasy and sci-fi book club my husband and I recently joined.  We won't be discussing the books for a couple weeks yet — I read the book selection right away this time, instead of at the last minute — but I figure I can still give my review here in the meantime.

Amazingly, I'd never read the book.  I think I'd even seen the movie, but I'd never read the book.  It's a short book, of course, and fairly easy to get through.  It's also really funny.  On the con side, though, I didn't find it all that compelling, and I was really disappointed in the ending.  Just seemed like there needed to be a little more to it than that.

I can easily see why it's a classic for sci-fi fans, of course.  It's funny and enjoyable to read.  I just despise weak endings — it seems like if I'm going to take the time to get through your book, you'd better make it worth my while!