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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
This book made me feel as though I finally had some small insight into the sixties and the currents that shaped and still reverberated through the popular culture into which I was born.
It was also a blast.
It was also a blast.
Great history of an historical movement. I met Ken Kesey about 23 years ago at a Burning Man related "Anon Salon" event. I got on the bus.
A story about the hippy mentality, which under the guise of performative progressive politics, allowed for the rise of limousine liberals that pulled the ladder up behind them when they were done having fun.
I had high hopes for this book, but the majority of the individuals here are incredibly abrasive and self-involved, and their attitude and language regarding women and minorities betrays any proclamation that they were truly revolutionary.
I had high hopes for this book, but the majority of the individuals here are incredibly abrasive and self-involved, and their attitude and language regarding women and minorities betrays any proclamation that they were truly revolutionary.
I think I would have liked it more if it was more historical than trying to make you feel like you were on an acid trip. If I wanted that I would have done acid and read the book.
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
Wolfe impressively captured the wild vibes of the Merry Pranksters in their Acid Test era. Was it particularly enjoyable to read on the page? eh.... I found it hard to keep track of all the characters coming in and out (yes I know that's part of the frenetic lifestyle, but it prevented me from connecting with the story). I did appreciate getting to experience the full arc, the rise and fall of Ken Kesey and his Pranksters. Glad I read it, just found it a bit of a slog at times.
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
idk like it was a cool concept i think id enjoy it more if i wasn’t also doing 47 other things while trying to understand a man under the influence writing poetry
Wolfe TOTALLY did acid with them in order to write this accurately Idc idc
adventurous
medium-paced