This was an enjoyable series, but mostly only because of the humour (which is one that I have never quite encountered before). It took me a while to completely finish this because I never had a burning need to know what happens next, but when I did get around to reading it I did enjoy myself.

It was great to see things become interconnected; things that I thought were just mentioned in passing ended up returning in later chapters/books, and that realization of these events makes everything that much more enjoyable.

Both Arthur and Ford are interesting characters, and their interactions with each other and the universe are amusing. I liked seeing what happens to them (and the other characters) throughout the series, and weaving their adventures with interesting explanations of "science stuff" made the book a good read. The ending is upsetting, though. It took me a moment to understand the events, and then when I did I felt dissatisfied by the utter finality of the ending.

Despite being science fiction, the book didn't feel bogged down by the science involved. Everything was explained in such a way that was both understandable and not, but was treated in such a way that made it not really matter.

The series is definitely worth reading. The way language is played with is amazing, and the humour is great. While I didn't feel that there was much of a plot, it was still a fun read.