Mostly Harmless (Hitch Hiker's guide to the galaxy)
Registered by Feryl of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales Australia on 10/2/2005
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
3 journalers for this copy...
"One thing The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy does have to say on the subject of parallel universes is that you don't stand the remotest chance of understanding it. You can therefore say 'What?' and 'Eh?' and even go cross-eyed and start to blither if you like without any fear of making a fool of your self.
The first thing to realize about parallel universes, the Guide says, is that they are not parallel.
It is also very important to realize that they are not, strictly speaking, universes either, but it is easiest if you try and realize that a little later, after you've realized that everything you've realized up to the moment is not true.
The reason they are not universes is that any given universe is not actually a thing as such, but is just a way of looking at what is technically known as the WSOGMM, or Whole Sort of General Mish Mash. The Whole Sort of General Mish Mash doesn't actually exist either, but is just the sum total of all the different ways there would be of looking at it if it did.
The reason they are not parallel is the same reason that the sea is not parallel. It doesn't mean anything. You can slice the Whole Sort of General Mish Mash any way you like and you will generally come up with something that someone will call home. Please feel free to blither now."
Compared to the preceding four books, this one is a little disappointing - you really get the feeling that Adams' main aim was to finish the series once and for all. Still, it's very entertaining and definitely worth the read!
The first thing to realize about parallel universes, the Guide says, is that they are not parallel.
It is also very important to realize that they are not, strictly speaking, universes either, but it is easiest if you try and realize that a little later, after you've realized that everything you've realized up to the moment is not true.
The reason they are not universes is that any given universe is not actually a thing as such, but is just a way of looking at what is technically known as the WSOGMM, or Whole Sort of General Mish Mash. The Whole Sort of General Mish Mash doesn't actually exist either, but is just the sum total of all the different ways there would be of looking at it if it did.
The reason they are not parallel is the same reason that the sea is not parallel. It doesn't mean anything. You can slice the Whole Sort of General Mish Mash any way you like and you will generally come up with something that someone will call home. Please feel free to blither now."
Compared to the preceding four books, this one is a little disappointing - you really get the feeling that Adams' main aim was to finish the series once and for all. Still, it's very entertaining and definitely worth the read!
Journal Entry 2 by Feryl at Controlled Release in -- Controlled Release, New South Wales Australia on Monday, October 3, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (10/3/2005 UTC) at Controlled Release in -- Controlled Release, New South Wales Australia
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Sending this to felicia-fairy to stock up the new Mackay bookcrossing zone...
Sending this to felicia-fairy to stock up the new Mackay bookcrossing zone...
Sent to the new Mackay OBCZ - thanks Feryl!
I haven't read this book from the "trilogy" - so I've borrowed this copy from those intended for the OBCZ.
I will read it and then release it at the Zone when I'm done.
I will read it and then release it at the Zone when I'm done.
Ok - culling the TBR pile again - this one has to go....
Journal Entry 6 by emmafiles at Mackay Base Hospital in Mackay, Queensland Australia on Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (1/10/2006 UTC) at Mackay Base Hospital in Mackay, Queensland Australia
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Congratulations! - You’ve just become a part of something very special: BookCrossing!
While you're here, I'd really appreciate it if you'd make a journal entry for this book so I know that it's safe. You may choose to remain completely anonymous or to join (it's free).
Please feel free to keep this book for as long as you wish, and then - whenever you're ready - pass it on to a friend, or leave it "in the wild" for someone else to find. Then watch its journey - you'll be alerted by email each time someone makes a new journal entry. It's all confidential, free and fun!
