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  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

  • Fear and Loathing, Book 1
  • By: Hunter S. Thompson
  • Narrated by: Ron McLarty
  • Length: 6 hrs
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (797 ratings)
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

By: Hunter S. Thompson
Narrated by: Ron McLarty
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Summary

Maverick author Hunter S. Thompson introduced the world to "gonzo journalism" with this cult classic that shot back up the best-seller lists after Thompson's suicide in 2005. No book ever written has more perfectly captured the spirit of the 1960s counterculture. In Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race, Raoul Duke (Thompson) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (inspired by a friend of Thompson) are quickly diverted to search for the American dream. Their quest is fueled by nearly every drug imaginable and quickly becomes a surreal experience that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. But there is more to this hilarious tale than reckless behavior, for underneath the hallucinogenic facade is a stinging criticism of American greed and consumerism.
©1971 Hunter S. Thompson (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

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"The best book on the dope decade." ( The New York Times Book Review)

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Total classic but doesnt seem to work as an audio

For a fast paced immersion wild ride, this seems remarkably ponderous and samey. Part of the problem is there is no pacing or variety of intonation. The narrator seems bored of his material and strains to give dialogue meaning. For some reason he sounds like a WASP who was told to be more edgy but is really actually disgusted by mescaline-fuelled adventures.

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Rooooooooooaaaaaaaaad Triiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip....

It's all you thought and some thoughts you couldn't have without chemical assistance.



This strangely lyrical journey too and from Las Vegas was something I found I couldn't just dip in to. You have to take big slugs and then just hang on and look out... I couldn't decide whether it was a journey I wish I was brave enough to go on, or one I took and just couldn't remember.



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Amazing Amazing Amazing

the funniest story of all time, read so well and in character it had me rolling on the floor

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Outstanding

Withnail & I turned up to 11. More words to fill space. Amazon despises brevity.

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First time with Hunter S Thompson's writing

In "Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas"; Hunter S Thompson and his attorney take you on a wild acid trip that'll lead you down the bizarre rabbit hole in the desert.

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An amazing experience

Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas isn't just read it's experienced as the author puts you into the moment with his beautiful descriptive use of the English language.

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High octane from the start 😎

The film is amazing but the book is something else, the narrator does an amazing job with this book. I found myself just laughing non stop, this book has a barbed hook on it and you can’t stop listening!

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Best Piece of Creative Writing on Earth

I'm a writer among many types of art, & this piece of writing is the best, for creative writing I've ever known.

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The best

One of the most fantastic books ever written. Would recommend listening to it at X1.2 speed to get the proper feel.

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A great insight into the mind of Hunter S Thompson

An enjoyable drug fueled las vegas journey.
sometimes difficult to follow but worth a listen

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