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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Book Summary and Study Guide

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It is a long time since I read it but it changed my outlook on life !! "The interconnectedness of all things" is now a key phrase for me.
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Plot & Themes

FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?    -   science fiction story Parody    -   Yes Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character

Identity:    -   Male Profession/status:    -   private investigator Age:    -   40's-50's

Setting

Earth setting:    -   20th century Takes place on Earth?    -   Yes

Writing Style

Accounts of torture and death?    -   generic/vague references to death/punishment How much dialogue?    -   roughly even amounts of descript and dialog

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