The last writings of Douglas Adams, containing (among other things) the beginning of his next novel, now sadly unfinished. And this collection is, of course, funny and thought-provoking and educational.
Given the inherent melancholy of posthumous publishing, it's no wonder that the book makes me a little wistful as well. Wondering what might have been, had Adams not suffered that heart attack almost thirteen years ago. What would he have had to say, for instance, about the events of September 11th? Would he have enjoyed the long-awaited Hitchhiker movie? How would he react to the ubiquity of cell phones and their astonishing capabilities? (There's actually an article about typing on a handheld computer, which we would define today as texting.)
Truly, the man was a visionary, and I miss all that he could have given to the world. But of all the things I would like to ask, the one I would most like answered is this: What does Douglas Adams, self-described "radical atheist", think about God and the afterlife now?
Author: Douglas Adams
Potentially objectionable content: A fair amount of language, plus his general disdain for religion (and religious people, which is the hardest part for me)
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