6 hours, 2 minutes • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419356278
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Recorded Books
Publication date: 01 August 2005
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,953 reviews
Moods
adventurous 70%
dark 54%
tense 22%
reflective 20%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 12%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Rape, Homophobia, ViolenceMinor
Racial slurs, Racism
6 hours, 2 minutes • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781419356278
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Recorded Books
Publication date: 01 August 2005
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,953 reviews
Moods
adventurous 70%
dark 54%
tense 22%
reflective 20%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 12%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 21%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Rape, Homophobia, ViolenceMinor
Racial slurs, Racism