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The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

Book • 1988
The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul is a 1988 humorous fantasy detective novel by Douglas Adams.

It follows the misadventures of Dirk Gently, a holistic detective, as he unravels a mystery involving Norse gods and modern society.

The novel blends absurd humor with philosophical insights, critiquing societal norms and the decline of divine power in the modern world.

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