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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
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Start date
December 1, 2013
Finish date
February 28, 2014

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Connie  G
This book takes the reader on a crazy ride as Raoul Duke and his attorney, Dr Gonzo, go to Las Vegas. It's a wild, humorous trip through the 1960-70s drug culture since the duo are popping drugs constantly while they are supposed to be working as journalists. The first event they cover is the Mint 400 dirt track motorcycle race, and the second is the National District Attorneys Association's Conference on Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. This was a combination of truth and fiction because Hunter S ...more
Stacie
Nov 05, 2013 rated it it was ok
Shelves: autobiography, 2013
I am really at a loss for what to say about this book. I am glad that I watched the film that was based off this book first. The events that took place in the book were so random and hard to follow. You didn't really know who to believe, either, since the two main people were on drugs practically the entire time. I like the way the author writes, but I was just so over the focus on being high on drugs that I was ready for it to end. ...more
Rosemary
Jun 16, 2011 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 1001-books
The characters were like a couple of aging five year olds, but some parts were so hilarious I had to give it 4 stars anyway.
Miki
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Mar 22, 2011 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: classics
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Shelves: english, non-fiction
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May 23, 2013 rated it it was amazing
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Jun 22, 2014 rated it really liked it
Shelves: biography-memoir
Denise
Dec 26, 2013 rated it did not like it
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