The book was so popular they made a movie of the same name starring Johnny Depp. Having counterculture themes this style is also known as Gonzo journalism. Fact and fiction, it blends them together near perfectly. It is way more than you would expect with its black humour and drama. It has themes not for every body with heavy use of illicit drugs. Being Thompson’s most famous book it really shows the perspectives people had in the sixties. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is described as a savage journey to the heart of the American dream. I loved the movie and reading the book was due to eventually happen. “We can’t stop here, this is bat country!”
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