PUBLISHER: Harper Perennial
GENRES: Fiction Books, Classics Books
AUTHORS: Hunter S. Thompson
PAGES: 204 pages
ISBN13: 9780007204496
TAGS: Fiction Books, Classics Books, Free Books, PDF Books
LANGUAGE: en
TYPE: Digital
“Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” is a novel by Hunter S. Thompson, first published in 1972. The book is a blend of fiction and autobiographical elements, following the drug-fueled road trip of Raoul Duke (Thompson’s alter ego) and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo, as they travel to Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race and explore the American Dream.
The novel is known for its surreal and chaotic narrative, filled with drug use, bizarre encounters, and reflections on the decline of the 1960s counterculture. Duke and Gonzo’s trip becomes a descent into madness and paranoia, reflecting the disillusionment of the era.
Thompson’s writing style, known as Gonzo journalism, blurs the lines between fact and fiction, creating a visceral and often hallucinatory experience for the reader. “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” is both a satirical commentary on American society and a deeply personal exploration of Thompson’s own psyche.
