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Last Chance to See (Paperback)

by Douglas Adams (Author), Mark Carwardine (Author)
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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow (10 Sep 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 009953679X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099536796
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,344 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The funniest serious book on the market. Amazon.co.uk reader review If the measure of a book's worth is the strength of the urge to 'get out and do something' that it gives you, then LAST CHANCE... is way up there with the best of them. Amazon.co.uk reader review This is life or death stuff, but Adams is a writer who chooses not to shake his finger at the reader. He fails completely in the self-righteous-piety department. Instead he invites us to enter a conspiracy of laughter and caring Los Angeles Times It is a book one reads in a rush, always looking forward to the next perverse paragraph, wise insight or felicitous phrase The Canberra Times Last Chance to See brings out the best in Adams' writing ... constantly springing on the reader the kind of dizzying shift in perspective that was the stock in trade of Hitchhiker' The Listener


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‘The best in Adams’s writing . . . constantly springing on the reader the kind of dizzying shift in perspective that was the stock in trade of Hitchhiker’ --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself and your world a favour - Read this book!, 20 Aug 2001
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This review is from: Last Chance to See.... (Paperback)
This book is an absolute must read. You really do not have a choice. Written by "that" Douglas Adams, with considerable input from Mark, this book will change the way you think - if you can think at all.

Adams' style is recognisable throughout to those who read his fiction, but his humour does not detract in any way from the serious message. That it not to say that you are presented with a lecture. Adams relates the story of his travels with Mark Carwadine to visit some of the world's rarest creatures, in a way that enables all of us to gain an insight into the precarious state of some of our world's inhabitants.

The title of the book is all too descriptive. It is a while since I read the book, and my hope is that all the animals and birds featured are still around. Certainly, unless action is taken, some of these creatures will struggle to see out the next 5 years, never mind the next generation. For those who do not appreciate just how rare some of these creatures are - we are talking very small numbers (less than 20 in many cases). The upside is that many of the animals in the book are receiving attention - the downside, as often, is maybe too little too late. And of course, there are all the others...

Enough of my ranting. This book is a really good read, and can be taken in one sitting if you are that way inclined. It is laugh-out-loud funny, yet the subject matter means it has more than its fair share of poignancy. It is an eye-opener, even to those of us who think our eyes are already open!

Essential reading for everyone, most will learn things they never envisaged, or perhaps did not want to believe, and many I am sure, will change their ways to the benefit of the whole world and all its creatures - ourselves included.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, the best book I've ever read., 4 Jun 2001
By alf@macx.no (Bergen, Norway) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Last Chance to See.... (Paperback)
I first bought this book simply because I had read the Hitchhiker series, and wanted to read more of Douglas's writing. Little did I know that it would change my view on a lot of environmental issues. This book shows Douglas Adams's compassion for our fellow creatures on this planet, yet has so much humour and insight it is astonishing. I've never been one to read a book many times, apart from the Hitchhiker books. This one I've worn out once and I am now well in to the second. If you do nothing else this year, read this book. It will be well worth the time.

Douglas Adams, just like some of the species you mention in this book you left us too soon. The world is indeed a sadder place without you. So long, and may you find peace wherever you are.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!, 12 Jan 2002
By v_l_marshall@hotmail.com (Lancashire, England) - See all my reviews
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I read this book in three days. I just couldn't put it down. Adams is funny and touching. Mark's input and the knowledge that is included in the book make this a highly informative and enlightening read. The tone is never preaching, although it certainly makes you realise just what we're doing to the planet. This text manages to stir your conscience and be wildly funny at the same time!
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