Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Trilogy

Douglas Adams' "Hitchhiker's Trilogy," humorously titled, is a trilogy of five novels that satirize science fiction and explore themes of absurdity and the universe's randomness. It follows Arthur Dent, an ordinary human, who is whisked off Earth just before its destruction by an alien civilization. Accompanied by quirky characters like Ford Prefect and Marvin the robot, they embark on cosmic adventures, encountering bizarre worlds and peculiar beings. The series combines wit, philosophical humor, and imaginative storytelling, ultimately questioning the meaning of life, the universe, and everything, famously concluding with the answer "42."