The Revolt of the Cockroach People by Marco Acosta, Hunter S. Thompson, Oscar Zeta Acosta

The Revolt of the Cockroach People

Marco Acosta, Hunter S. Thompson, Oscar Zeta Acosta

272 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

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The further adventures of "Dr. Gonzo" as he defends the "cucarachas" -- the Chicanos of East Los Angeles.Before his mysterious disappearance and probable death in 1971, Oscar Zeta Acosta was famous as a Robin Hood Chicano lawyer and notorious as t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

dark 57%
challenging 42%
informative 42%
reflective 42%
sad 42%
funny 28%
inspiring 28%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.7

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