The Revolt of the Cockroach People by Marco Acosta, Hunter S. Thompson, Oscar Zeta Acosta

The Revolt of the Cockroach People

Marco Acosta, Hunter S. Thompson, Oscar Zeta Acosta

272 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction dark informative reflective fast-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
challenging 66%
informative 50%
funny 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.66

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