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I've read this was supposed to be for Hawaii what Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was for the gambling mecca. It didn't quite work, even though its story was more coherent than the other book. The time and sensibility were wrong, and something was off in the tone. The Steadman pictures were the best draw by this time. Maybe Hawaii didn't give Thompson enough to rage against, or wasn't a good enough subject for satire.

beans_init's review against another edition

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4.0

This was so difficult to find

nicofic's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.25

lordcheez's review against another edition

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4.0

Takes longer to get going than Fear and Loathing, but no less crazy once it gets there; classic Thompson.

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3.5

More amusing than I would have imagined and far more informative than it should have been.

emma_fouche's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny informative inspiring tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

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4.0

This was an odd one. It feels a little like a collage, with Thompson jumping around a lot, and the resulting effect is that you don’t quite get the smack of a conclusion that appears in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. On the other hand, Steadman’s art is gorgeous (there’s a reason he’s co-credited - a lot of the images in the book are two-page illustrations, full of colour and odd detail) and there are some really choice lines. It demonstrates that Thompson’s gonzo spirit wasn’t limited to the seventies, and that his anarchic sensibilities continued until his death, and it’s worth reading if you can find a copy that isn’t incredibly expensive.

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