marianfrick 's review for:

5.0

I’m so glad someone was sober enough to capture this amazing insanity, and that it was Tom Wolfe! So funny and wild. 5 stars because it’s about so much more than a bus and acid trips when you put it into a historical context. So crazy to see how massive cultural change happened before the internet.

It’s also a fascinating study on charismatic leaders and groupthink. Kesey was insaaaaaaane. But maybe in a good way? Also, I definitely see how this paved the way for Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind.

Am I sounding like one of those Goodreaders who thinks they’re an Editor for the NYT? Sorry! Just love the book.