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Content levels
ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
In the fifth volume of the Hitchhiker series, Random, the daughter of Arthur Dent, leaves her remote home planet on the edge of the universe to set out a cross-galactic odyssey in search of her ancestors' native planet.
Is Mostly Harmless appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Humorous sci-fi adventure with absurdist comedy and mild existential themes. No graphic content, but the humor is sophisticated and may go over younger readers' heads.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abandonment.
Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy witty British humor and absurd space adventures will appreciate Random's galaxy-spanning quest.
Tags
Science FictionSatireSpace OperaComedy