"Mostly Harmless" is a bold deviation. Douglas was determined to challenge his characters and the reader in a labyrinth of parallel plots. It's no wonder he struggled to sit down and write it. Arthur Dent hadn't had such a bad day since Earth was blown up. After years of galactic wandering, he finally settles on the small planet of Lamuella. Eager for a quiet life, his plans are disrupted by the unexpected arrival of his daughter. However, there is nothing worse than a disappointed teenager, who ultimately decides to escape from the planet. Arthur chases after her, determined to save her from the terrifying dangers of the universe. After all, he has faced most of them before…