"I don't feel competent enough to describe what a wonderful, witty and intelligent writer Adams was. I was genuinely upset when he died, a little planet like this without Adams is surely a sad place."
"Parks is one of my very favourite authors, and not simply because I am Anglo-Italian. The twists in the plot are superb and his writing truly draws you in."
"I'm older and wiser now, but there were times long ago when I was sure I nearly lived this book and great fun it was too. Whatever you do, never ever watch the film, it is appalling."
