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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “I haven't read much by Hunter S. Thompson even though so many writers, musicians, and actors I admire were clearly influenced by him. I've read more about the man than I have by the man, so I thought reading one of his earliest works would be a good place to start. I really liked this book. ...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“amazing story”
blaire h wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting, depressing, but not without hope. I have to admit I read it years ago when I heard Johnny Depp was making it into a movie. That got sidetracked. Dont know if it will ever be in the theatres. A different take on life in the tropics. I felt hungover, hot and thirsty while reading it!”
Kara R wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“how does hunter have time to write”
matt k wrote this review Saturday, November 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“An early look into the mind of one of the greatest writers of modern times. Often Wacky, Gut Wrenching reality, and a true picture of local people and vagabond life. You are missed Hunter”
TripleBypass wrote this review Sunday, November 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Another classic tale, though not in the Gonzo style that Hunter had created, its a good story and doesn't take too long to go through. It's a great read for a plane ride or a long trip. ”
Matthew C wrote this review Sunday, November 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Thompson always has some of the most interesting things to say, "Puerto Rican jails are for Puerto Ricans, not Americans in paisley ties."”
Summer W wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book is a joy. Written by Thompson in the years before his drug use and personality surpassed his writing ability, this book is more relatable than Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. The story is loosely based on Thompson's time spent in Puerto Rico as a twenty-something journalist. His time there is spent carousing with a bunch of like-minded alcoholic writers. My one complaint is that there is too much of Hunter in all of the characters. Throughout the book Paul Kemp, Hunter's character, is constantly thrown into outlandish, alcohol-induced situations. They inevitably result in the reader laughing out loud and shaking his head in disapproving joy.”
Rob P wrote this review Monday, October 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Made me nauseated, but I think that's the point”
Virginie wrote this review Monday, September 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“If this book isn't an autobiography of a young Hunter S. Thompson, I don't know what is! I don't even mind the fact that he intentionally gave all the characters (Yeamon, Chenault, etc.) names that were hard to sound out in your head while reading. The funniest thing is Ahearn and I both read it, and he hated it for all the reasons I loved it! ”
Greg Irwin wrote this review Thursday, September 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
