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Neil posted a review at 2009-11-27 10:31:17.
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Although still reading, the plot is thin (to say the least). Rather than being about a reporter who is trying to live out every Americans dream, it feels more like a thumbs-up to the effect of alcohol- and drug-fuelled gambling with the future exploits. Abolutely ridiculous to say the least.
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Paul posted a review at 2009-11-25 21:41:31.
(Language: English)
Scotty Fitzgerald? Hemingway? Their stuff pales/fails in comparison to Hunter's masterwork, a true American classic.
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Doug posted a review at 2009-11-25 04:15:56.
(Language: English)
Better than the movie.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-11-24 21:30:09.
(Language: English)
I love Hunter's style...
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Rikki-lee posted a review at 2009-11-24 20:46:52.
(Language: English)
mm loves it in all its writing prose glory. you dont need a bookmark. just everywhere you read is entertaining and naughtly inspiring.
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Cleve posted a review at 2009-11-23 16:20:59.
(Language: English)
Sucked me in, but its got a lot of terminology such as the "SDS" that you would only catch onto if you knew a lot about the sixties.
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Mark posted a review at 2009-11-16 09:04:39.
(Language: English)
I am not sure how anyone is going to read this review but if anyone is reading it i just want you to know that this book by Hunter S Thompson is crap. Everyone says it is great and they say the movie is great and he invented Gonzo journalism but after reading the book I think it was crap. I find that this book is just a pretty boring book about a guy who goes on a massive bender for a few days. There is nothing really funny about it and it all seems a little bit juvenile. Maybe i am just too old but Hunter S Thompson was 33 or something when he wrote it. I expected something more than the rantings of a drug fiend. Given all the acclaim that has been given I thought at least maybe the writing would be good, regardless of the content, but it isn't even well written. I mean good work for inventing Gonzo journalism which is very entertaining but i am afraid that it has been improved upon 10 times over. I would say that Australian gonzo writer John Birmingham is much more entertaining and readable than the content of this book. Birmingham uses a similar style but what he writes about is interesting and makes you think - which can't be said for Thompson.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-11-07 12:54:12.
(Language: English)
My favorite book and movie! Hunter Thompson is a writting wizzard. Enough said.
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Michael posted a review at 2009-11-06 20:21:35.
(Language: English)
Hunter is one of this centeries best authors.....Captivating story of journey of a reporter and as his friend as they try and find the "American Dream"
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Pat posted a review at 2009-11-04 18:52:05.
(Language: English)
While I am huge fan of immersive journalism, my tastes require a little more reality. I suppose the point of this tale is life in an altered state of reality....but did not hook me. I lived in the 70's. Not sure that the drug culture was worthy of the adoration apparent in this alleged adventure.
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