Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream by Hunter S. Thompson

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream

Hunter S. Thompson with Ralph Steadman

224 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous dark funny fast-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 8,862 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
adventurous 70%
dark 54%
tense 21%
reflective 20%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 12%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 21%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.79

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