Title:
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
Author:
Thompson, Hunter S.
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography |
Nonfiction |
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 counterculture. In Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race, Raoul Duke (Thompson) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (inspired by a friend of Thompson) are quickly diverted to search for the American dream. Their quest is fueled by nearly every drug imaginable and quickly becomes a surreal experience that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. But there is more to this hilarious tale than reckless behavior-for underneath the hallucinogenic facade is a stinging criticism of American greed and consumerism.
Publisher:
Recorded Books, Inc.
Recorded Books Inc.
Period_date:
2005/09/06
Erc_format:
Libby Audiobook
Language:
English