num_pages: 6
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.
language: English
title: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
titlecomplete: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
characters: Hunter S. Thompson
genres: American, Novels, Travel, Literature, Comedy, Classics, Fiction, Contemporary, Humor, Journalism
ratings_count: 340944
places: Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada
publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.