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Hunter S. Thompson

Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas

Hunter S. ThompsonFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1971

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Hunter S. Thompson

Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1971
Book Details
Pages

204

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Las Vegas, Nevada • 1970s

Publication Year

1971

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson follows journalist Raoul Duke and his attorney Doctor Gonzo as they travel to Las Vegas to cover an off-road vehicle race while also searching for the American Dream. The narrative chronicles their drug-fueled exploits, their attendance at a police narcotics conference, and their encounters with the changing landscape of American drug culture in the 1970s.

Gritty

Mysterious

Dark

Humorous

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

367,487 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson is praised for its vivid, chaotic depiction of a drug-fueled road trip, unflinching social commentary, and groundbreaking gonzo journalism style. Critics, however, note its fragmented narrative and graphic content, which can alienate some readers. Overall, it's a polarizing but influential work in American literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas?

Readers who enjoy Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas typically appreciate counter-culture narratives, dark humor, and the surreal. Fans of Jack Kerouac's On the Road or Tom Wolfe's The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test may also find this work compelling due to its raw exploration of 1960s and 70s American culture.

4.3

367,487 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

204

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Las Vegas, Nevada • 1970s

Publication Year

1971

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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