BOOK BRIEF

Hell's Angels

Hunter S. Thompson
Guide cover placeholder

Hell's Angels

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Hunter S. Thompson

Hell's Angels

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

295

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Journalism
Setting

California • 1960s

Topic
Sociology

World History
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

In Hell's Angels, Hunter S. Thompson immerses individuals in the world of the notorious motorcycle club. The author provides a vivid account of his experiences and encounters with members of the Hell's Angels, highlighting their culture, reputation, and the public's perception during the 1960s. The narrative combines immersive journalism with societal reflection.

Gritty

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.2

57,347 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Hunter S. Thompson's Hell's Angels offers a gritty, immersive exploration of the infamous motorcycle gang, praised for its incisive journalism and masterful prose. Critics admire Thompson's fearless firsthand account and vivid storytelling but note the work's potential bias and sensationalism. The book remains a compelling cultural commentary.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hell's Angels?

Readers intrigued by counterculture and gritty journalism will enjoy Thompson's Hell's Angels. Fans of works like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas or Tom Wolfe's The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test will appreciate the raw, immersive exploration of outlaw biker life, filled with sharp prose and keen social insights.

4.2

57,347 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

295

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Journalism
Setting

California • 1960s

Topic
Sociology

World History
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!