Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
funny
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
4.5 / 5
I couldn’t help but laugh out loud several times while reading this. The absurd logic behind the two main characters’ despicable behavior is instantly recognizable to anyone who has encountered functioning addicts. Thompson also masterfully captures the sporadic and emotionally charged spirals into the darkest depths of sheer terror and overwhelming anxiety associated with drug use, as well as the invasive psychotic paranoia. It’s a fantastic read.
I couldn’t help but laugh out loud several times while reading this. The absurd logic behind the two main characters’ despicable behavior is instantly recognizable to anyone who has encountered functioning addicts. Thompson also masterfully captures the sporadic and emotionally charged spirals into the darkest depths of sheer terror and overwhelming anxiety associated with drug use, as well as the invasive psychotic paranoia. It’s a fantastic read.
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
One of my favorite books when I was 18. Reread in my late 20s - the skewering of the end of the 60s and American materialism is still prescient
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"too weird to live too rare to die" even though it's not directly from this book (though it does appear in the film) I think perfectly summaries Hunter S. Thompson