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4.5 stars.
This is one of my favorite movies (pre-Kevin Spacey fallout) and one of the rare instances where I've watched the movie before I read the book. I have to say, it stays pretty true to form. This reads like a novel, despite being (slightly artistically styled) nonfiction. The characters are quirky and colorful with a great atmosphere and fantastically wild interactions. The entire thing plays like a crazy acid trip, but it's magnificent...especially when you stop to realize that these pe ...more
This is one of my favorite movies (pre-Kevin Spacey fallout) and one of the rare instances where I've watched the movie before I read the book. I have to say, it stays pretty true to form. This reads like a novel, despite being (slightly artistically styled) nonfiction. The characters are quirky and colorful with a great atmosphere and fantastically wild interactions. The entire thing plays like a crazy acid trip, but it's magnificent...especially when you stop to realize that these pe ...more
Loved this book! Reads like fiction but it’s true crime.
Aug 16, 2011
Kim
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I first read this probably 20 years ago, or more. I think I enjoyed it more this time, although there seems to be a lot of time spent on setting the scene.
Jul 28, 2011
Gen
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