My first impression, INSANE! Wow, this is my first time reading anything by Hunter S. Thompson and this didn't disappoint.
This book is about the author's trip to Las Vegas to cover a story about a bike race and it's filled with drugs, crazy situations, and a guy I'm wondering how he ever got to be an attoney...
This book has been out for decades now but I haven't had the chance to be introduced to Gonzo Journalism. This is great. Filled with paranoid drug induced reactions and just living life they way they did was just, well insane. As surprising as it was to know they didn't die, it was kind of nice to see a life being lived that way. Not that I would ever want that drug state to be my life but to see such insanity would be cool for a day or so.
Now, is that kind of drug life still around? Are there journalists that go that far or are they already like this? I don't know but it is a unique lifestyle. Brutal, seems like a better description for me. This story took me into a world I have not had any experience in and don't want any, but I enjoyed the ride. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Genre: Gonzo Journalism, Comedy
Pages: 204
Publisher: Vintage Books/Random House
I give this a 4 out of 5.
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