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“A great no holds barred telling of Hunter S. Thomposn; the good the bad and the ugly. A real eye opener.”
DiAnne E wrote this review Monday, July 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Definitely Beautiful. :) The man was a goddamn saint and visionary. It is a poorer place without him.”
Devon G wrote this review Friday, May 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“REVEALING
Cory R wrote this review Friday, February 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
This is a very good, wide-ranging biography with a multitude of disparate sources. In fact, Mr. Steadman is rarely quoted. Some of those other folk include Ed Bradley (60 Minutes), Jack Nicholson, Don Johnson, and an assortment of neighbours, former colleagues and assistants. All shed light on the man and his personae.
I won't go into any more detail other than to say that this is a worthwhile read and that while you may experience any number of emotions, disappointment will not be one of them. ”
“This book is as good as an oral biography could be.... You cannot really say an oral biography is bad. Just quotes from people who knew the good dark. some had funny stories...some had bad....i recomend this book if you are really interested in the dr. of journalism.”
Dr.Jeffro Fittzy wrote this review Monday, September 29 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've always liked Thompson's book "Fear and Loathing" books and the Hell's Angels book, also, and often wondered about what his life was *really* like. This oral biography by his friends and family delves into his private life and portrays a brilliant, conflicted, and very complex person, who had many faults but whose personality and mind could overshadow everything. And yes, he was as wild in real life as in the books.”
bookdreamer wrote this review Monday, February 18 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ Collection of statements made by people close to Hunter at different times in his life. Very interesting. So far I've only read a little into his teenage years, but I can't imagine it will suddenly stop being good so I say read this book if you are a fan of Thompson.”
Patryk wrote this review Friday, January 25 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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