Reviews tagging 'Addiction'
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream by Hunter S. Thompson
14 reviews
jaimc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
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
- 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
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
- 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
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.
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
aimee94's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Drug use, Gun violence, and Drug abuse
4cardz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Sexual content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Blood, Drug use, Homophobia, Stalking, Alcoholism, Cursing, Racism, Gaslighting, Gore, Rape, Sexual harassment, Kidnapping, Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Sexism, Gun violence, Addiction, and Cannibalism
nugehood's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Hunter S. Thompson, depicted here as Duke, goes on a drug-fueled journey to Las Vegas to cover some story for a magazine with his attorney, Dr.Gonzo. And what they found there was something different, the first task that the magazine gave never had been realized by Duke. He and his companion fascinatingly found something filthy and more interesting than what had been given to them.
Opinions are written as a harsh and unfiltered dialogue between man and the people around, essentially keeping the book as a piece of journalism, but in different ways, Gonzo Journalism. This a type of writing that could help the reader to understand fully what the intent and story covered by the journalist. Why? Because it is told in a first-person perspective, in return, putting the journalist as the person who will guide you from the beginning and through the shit-hole. He's your driver, and he'll be there to take you to a spectacle, unaware by the public eyes.
It is a nice taxi ride, you'll see filth everywhere, and you'll argue with the driver, but you'll remember the ride.
Buy the ticket, take the ride.
Graphic: Addiction
kellymacdevette's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Minor: Rape, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
angel_kiiss's review against another edition
Graphic: Vomit, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Addiction, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Ableism, Fatphobia, Racism, Sexism, Rape, and Homophobia
latham9's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Minor: Racism, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
paulines_reading_journal's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Drug abuse and Addiction
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual violence, Rape, Homophobia, and Racism