Dirk Gently #2
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Date read: 18 - 23 June 2017
Length: 247 pages
After Kate encounters a man at Heathrow airport trying to pay for a flight with no money or passport, her world becomes rather strange. There was an explosion and she is hospitalised. When she wakes she is determined to find the man, who turns out to be much more than he seems. Meanwhile Dirk has a new client. Or had. He is murdered on the first day because Dirk was late... What's with the hot potato, and how many stones are there in Wales?
I felt this was much better than Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. There was more of a storyline so it was easier to follow, and less utter randomness.
I liked the addition of the Gods. There is still some randomness, but at least it kind of ties in with the plot. And the vending machine is funny.
Although he's kind of the protagonist, I don't think I like Dirk much. He's a liar, a scammer and lazy. He's selfish and arrogant. Luckily the novels are not all written from his point of view.
I'm looking forward to reading The Salmon of Doubt even if it wasn't quite finished.
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Thanks,
The Wee Librocubicularist
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