The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a comedic science fiction series written by Douglas Adams. The story follows the adventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary human who is swept off Earth just before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Arthur finds himself traveling through space with his alien friend Ford Prefect, encountering various bizarre and humorous situations along the way. With its witty writing and satirical take on science fiction tropes, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a hilarious and thought-provoking read.