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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

By: Hunter S. Thompson
Narrated by: Ron McLarty
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 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.©1971 Hunter S. Thompson (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Biography Fiction Witty Funny

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"The best book on the dope decade." (The New York Times Book Review)
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This book kept me hooked. It is a very different view of the world than in familiar with but the storytelling and the story were excellent

Rollicking story of drug culture

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He was a great writer who took drugs. The drugs didn't make him a great writer.

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HST's prose.

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i really love this book it was the first book i read cover to cover after getting back into reading theres nothing i really dislike about the book or profromance the voices sounds great (tho differ to the ones i gave them in my head but nothing worng with that) in closing its an amazing book and if you have never read it i recomand doing so

fear and loathing an amazing look into the amarican dream

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Cult Classic, A must to listen to. Don't pass this by. History in the making.

A MUST LISTEN TO. CULT FOLLOWING !

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes. the narrator is perfect - sounds just like the characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?

i really like his friend, who keeps saying things like - "as your attorney i advise you to take 3 drops of that liquid in the little brown bottle and the last of the cocaine".

What about Ron McLarty’s performance did you like?

He really sounds like the actors who played the characters in the movie.

better than the movie (almost!)

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Funny and entertaining. No doubt the story continues. Brought memories of a unique place.. The place you got to go at least once.

A portrait of an age

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A funny story ftom the 70's. it is an exaggeration but jas enough truth to be amusing. I remember the 70's and things were easier then.

A funny story fron the 70's. I remembet the 70's

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Hunters writing is always enjoyable and listening after seening the movie many times, hearing the 9hr audio book was awesome and fills alot of the gaps in that was missed in the movie :)

Great audio book well narrated

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could not get enough. the narration was perfect, great use of accents to keep it exciting. and ofcourse the story is phenomenal. favourite book

a brilliant listen

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Classic example of “gonzo” journalism style of Thompson. For those who appreciate some craziness in their lifes

Immersive and hilarious

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