258 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780879320607
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Straight Arrow Books; distributed by Quick Fox, New York
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The further adventures of "Dr. Gonzo" as he defends the "cucarachas" -- the Chicanos of East Los Angeles.Before his mysterious disappearance and probable death in 1971, Oscar Zeta Acosta was famous as a Robin Hood Chicano lawyer and notorious as t...
Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
informative 42%
funny 28%
reflective 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism
258 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780879320607
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Straight Arrow Books; distributed by Quick Fox, New York
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The further adventures of "Dr. Gonzo" as he defends the "cucarachas" -- the Chicanos of East Los Angeles.Before his mysterious disappearance and probable death in 1971, Oscar Zeta Acosta was famous as a Robin Hood Chicano lawyer and notorious as t...
Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
informative 42%
funny 28%
reflective 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism