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by Douglas Adams
01979169 pages
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10 Best Books Like Mostly Harmless
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The best books like Mostly Harmless are:
- 1The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams0
- 2Scythe by Neal Shusterman4.6Series starter
- 3The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 4The Midnight Library by Matt Haig4.4
- 5Seekers in the Void by Glynn Stewart4.6
- 6Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 7Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick4.4
- 8Redshirts by John Scalzi3.9
- 9Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey0#1
- 10Future's Edge by Gareth L. Powell4.1
Arthur Dent finds himself stranded on a primitive planet called Lamuella, living as a sandwich maker while longing for a way back to Earth. Meanwhile, his daughter Random—whom he's never met—embarks on a dangerous quest that threatens to unravel the fabric of the universe itself. In this fifth and final installment of the Hitchhiker's series, Adams delivers a darker, more contemplative journey through space and parallel dimensions where even the Guide itself may not be trustworthy.
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Scythe
Start of Arc Of A Scythe seriesby Neal Shusterman
4.62017464 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a thoughtful and unsettling tone that will resonate with Mostly Harmless fans.
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The Mercy of Gods
Start of The Captive's War seriesby James S. A. Corey
4.52024
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with Mostly Harmless fans.
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by Matt Haig
4.42023304 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a contemplative and hopeful tone that will resonate with Mostly Harmless fans.
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by Glynn Stewart
4.62025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and grounded tone that will resonate with Mostly Harmless fans.
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by Matt Dinniman
4.12026448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with Mostly Harmless fans.
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by Philip K. Dick
4.42008
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a paranoid and melancholic tone that will resonate with Mostly Harmless fans.
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by John Scalzi
3.92012320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a clever and affectionate tone that will resonate with Mostly Harmless fans.
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Leviathan Wakes
Expanse #1 (works standalone)by James S.A. Corey
02011573 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a gritty but hopeful tone that will resonate with Mostly Harmless fans.
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by Gareth L. Powell
4.12025320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a grim but determined tone that will resonate with Mostly Harmless fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Mostly Harmless
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Douglas Adams | 0 | 1979 | 169 | Same author |
| Scythe📚 Series starter | Neal Shusterman | 4.6 | 2017 | 464 | Start a new series |
| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| The Midnight Library | Matt Haig | 4.4 | 2023 | 304 | Similar vibes |
| Seekers in the Void | Glynn Stewart | 4.6 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? | Philip K. Dick | 4.4 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| Redshirts | John Scalzi | 3.9 | 2012 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Leviathan Wakes | James S.A. Corey | 0 | 2011 | 573 | Similar vibes |
| Future's Edge | Gareth L. Powell | 4.1 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Mostly Harmless?
The most similar books to Mostly Harmless are The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Scythe, The Mercy of Gods.
What should I read after Mostly Harmless?
After finishing Mostly Harmless, readers most commonly pick up The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Douglas Adams, such as The Long Dark Tea-Time Of The Soul.
Who writes books like Douglas Adams?
Authors similar to Douglas Adams include Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman.
What genre is Mostly Harmless?
Mostly Harmless is a Science Fiction novel by Douglas Adams, published in 2006.
How long is Mostly Harmless?
Mostly Harmless is 5 pages long.
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About Mostly Harmless
Douglas Adams' trilogy of five is now complete!