Essays

"The Salmon of Doubt" is a great read for those who appreciate unique and humorous science fiction writing. The book includes a mixture of articles, lectures, and transcripts from the radio series "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Future," providing an eclectic and diverse collection of content. With its witty and galactic perspective on life, this book is perfect for those who enjoy paradoxical thinking and meaningful nonsense.

In this collection of miscellaneous writings by Margaret Atwood, Gertrude describes what really happened in Hamlet, an ugly sister and a wicked stepmother put in a good word for themselves, and a reincarnated bat explains how Bram Stoker got Dracula hopelessly wrong.