A review by rocknrollbookshelf
Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 by Hunter S. Thompson

5.0

All I can say is, "[b:Fear and Loathing|7745|Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream|Hunter S. Thompson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165639648s/7745.jpg|1309111]" is pretty closely associated with how I feel after reading this book. An immensely enthralling read (I read over 300 pages just today- couldn't put it down); scarily similar to the presidential race currently transpiring. The end of the book is heartbreaking; although we all know how history unfolded (4 more years of Nixon), I couldn't help but root for McGovern's campaign, senselessly and against all logic. It reminds of me how I felt four years ago, drinking myself into a depressed stupor as I watched the returns and tried to resign myself to the sickening idea of More Bush. It also reminds me of how I feel now, becoming increasingly more aware of the plausibility of a Clinton/[McCain? Romney?:] ticket, and being faced with making a voting decision akin to deciding whether to saw off my own arm or leg without anesthesia.