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230 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007204496
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 07 July 1971
Description
Maverick author Hunter S. Thompson introduced the world to "gonzo journalism" with this cult classic that shot back up the best-seller lists after Thompson's suicide in 2005. No book ever written has more perfectly captured the spirit of the 1960s...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,218 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
dark 55%
tense 25%
reflective 17%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 13%
informative 6%
emotional 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Rape, Racism, Racial slurs
230 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007204496
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 07 July 1971
Description
Maverick author Hunter S. Thompson introduced the world to "gonzo journalism" with this cult classic that shot back up the best-seller lists after Thompson's suicide in 2005. No book ever written has more perfectly captured the spirit of the 1960s...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,218 reviews
Moods
adventurous 71%
dark 55%
tense 25%
reflective 17%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 13%
informative 6%
emotional 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Drug abuse, AddictionModerate
Rape, Racism, Racial slurs