The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, the much beloved sci-fi comedy series by the late Douglas Adams, is apparently getting a sixth book this Fall. It’s entitled “And Another Thing”, and is being penned by Irish Children’s novelist Eoin Colfer. Many fans, including myself, are understandably upset, considering the fact that Adam’s very specific voice was key to what made the series so enjoyable to begin with. Colfer, famous for his Artemis Fowl series, certainly has a comic sensibility, even at times a sharp wit, but he just isn’t as philosophical or as intelligent as Adams. I predict lots of action and color and little meat.
Simon Jones, the voice of Aurthur Dent on the HHGTG radio series, has this to say.