Reviews - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Hunter S. Thompson

3.82 AVERAGE

wildheart_baby's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional funny reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This is the account of the time Hunter S. Thompson went to cover the Mint 400 desert race and the district attorney's conference on narcotics and dangerous drugs. Joined by his attorney, Dr Gonzo, the two of them then spent the next week in a drug fueled stupor, leaving a trail of terrified workers behind them.

The book is written in a gonzo journalism style and contains musings on the death of the 60's counter culture. They also discover that law enforcement is ten years behind on its understanding of drug culture. I enjoyed when swipes were being taken at authority but felt sorry for all the poor people that they terrified, like the hitchhiker and the young woman Lucy who painted portraits of Barabara Streisand

Overall, an interesting book with some wild illustrations.

danwarsick's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

saueas01's review against another edition

3.25

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jordy_reads_sometimes's review against another edition

5.0

A drug bender in book form. No plot. No vibes.Just a man in the midst of hysteria on the search for the American Dream.

christareadsbooks's review against another edition

2.5

adventurous funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

it was okay that’s really all there is to it. Meant to be a bit more of an artistic piece I think and personally not for me. Maybe you’d like it if you do a lot of drugs.

thatch1988's review against another edition

4.0

This is a completely different book after you've experienced more. I love Thompson and his crazy is my kind of crazy. Much better book than the movie but I'll always picture Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke.