Reviews tagging 'Alcohol'

Pelkoa ja inhoa Las Vegasissa by Hunter S. Thompson

16 reviews

mmikenaite's review against another edition

adventurous challenging lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Misogyny

Moderate: Blood, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

jaimc's review against another edition

funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Addiction

Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Cursing, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Car accident

kshertz's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This book does not stand the test of time. I read it because a lot of people love this author and I wanted to understand why. But to write about what an irresponsible idiot drug user you are and how much you can get away with because you are a powerful white dude with privilege? I’m not envious or in awe of that. I’m disgusted. So, not only is this author not for me, if someone says they love him…. Red flag! 🚩 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Bullying, Gaslighting, Addiction, Abandonment, Cursing, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Alcohol, Drug use, and Gun violence

bookish_bry's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This is a well written and good book, but I personally didn't derive much enjoyment out of it. It's a pretty pessimistic book and the characters are all deplorable which doesn't make it a bad book, but one that doesn't really catch my attention.

That being said, the themes were on point and it was an interesting look into a very specific subculture in the US during the 1970s. It's the optimistic free love culture from the 60s soured by pessimism during the Vietnam war, but the main character (the author himself really) still can't quite let it go. It also takes an interesting look at the main American culture as well.

The writing style was always intriguing and well done even when I was slightly bored or frustrated with the content. Overall it's a solid book. I probably won't be reading it again anytime soon, but it was a very valuable reading experience. I may even look into more of Thompson's books since I really did enjoy the style.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Misogyny, Drug use, Addiction, Violence, Sexism, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Drug abuse, and Cursing

Moderate: Vomit, Police brutality, Alcoholism, Rape, Xenophobia, Sexual assault, and Racism

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, War, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Homophobia

erinwolf1997's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Police brutality

Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Violence, Gun violence, and Sexism

Minor: Fatphobia

pmhandley's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

A lot happens in this book. None of it constitutes a plot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Drug use

Moderate: Vomit, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, and Antisemitism

Minor: Rape, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual violence

bsonrisa's review against another edition

dark funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Vomit, and Alcohol

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Police brutality and Rape

citrusboombox's review against another edition

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I enjoyed this book much more than I expected to. It's dark, it's hilarious, and it's a clever commentary on the patriotic nonsense that is 'the American Dream'. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use and Drug abuse

Moderate: Alcohol

kellymacdevette's review against another edition

dark funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Addiction

Minor: Rape, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Alcohol, and Alcoholism

kaymcardle67's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Drug abuse

Moderate: Rape