Jeb's review
The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time (Picador Books)
by Hunter S. Thompson
Jeb's review
The Great Shark Hunt: Strange Tales from a Strange Time (Picador Books) by Hunter S. Thompson
Jeb's review
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Before he became a hollow cartoon of himself during the eighties, Hunter Thompson was a reckless and daring writer. Anything and everything that was within target of his pen were harpooned, lampooned and thoroughly traumatized. Just ask Ralph Steadman, illustrator and frequent captive during Thompson's various misadventures.
Regardless of your political persuasion, you would be hard pressed to not be knocked on your ass by his observations and acid wit (pun somewhat intended). The Great Shark Hunt collects his articles from the seventies, including the classic "The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent And Depraved". This book shows Thompson at the height of his powers.
Regardless of your political persuasion, you would be hard pressed to not be knocked on your ass by his observations and acid wit (pun somewhat intended). The Great Shark Hunt collects his articles from the seventies, including the classic "The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent And Depraved". This book shows Thompson at the height of his powers.
