Well, what's not to like, I mean he was a Colorado rez and he represented something we don't see often: the Genuine Article. He drank, could be a cantankerous so and so, (I read about him too) but he wrote hysterically and honestly and historically. While the Hells Angels allowed him "in", they eventually booted him out, musta said something to upset their fragile sensibilities, but I haven't gotten that far, my significant other says "a good but not great read". I decided to buy it because I read his work whenever I can. It's called "amusement" and sort of enlightening in a light reading kinda way! Hunter really should have run for governor or something, he was that politically astute. That is, if anyone in the State of CO would elect a rabble rouser with a real point...So far so good, Hunter is already along "for the ride" and there's been trouble early on in his journalistic approach to these normally uncooperative rebs; he is so far non judgmental but trying to be as impartial (and funny, don't forget that) as he can be for the sake of his audience. I don't skip to the end, that's cheating. Betcha anyone concerned with or even marginally intrigued by the original Angels will find some interestin factoids here, so again what's not to like. And afterall look who wrote it, come on, a bad ass writing about bad asses, does eBay allow that language, abt to find out. Enjoy this lying down and a bottle of yr favorite brew, peace.Read full review
"Hell's Angels" is one of Hunter S. Thompson's most compelling non-fiction books. However, be forewarned that this tome is not for the faint-of-heart, nor for those offended by profane language and situations. In certain respects, this book could almost be considered an unbelievably riveting sociological monograph,
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I love this book. It is incredibly insightful and exposes a facet of the human being most people fear or ignore, and rarely embrace. I bought this item because I've read the book before, and know from that that it is a must-have for any book collection. Hunter S. Thompson was a pioneer in journalism, to say the least, and should be read by generations to come. His style was dubbed "Gonzo", or off the beaten path. He sometimes wrote about writing the story instead of writing the story to which he was assigned. His take on society and politics as they were at the time of publication is unforgiving, and he pulls no punches like so many other journalists do. His allegiance was to himself, not his publisher(s). He spent a year or so with the Hell's Angels to write this book, and they stomped him for telling it like it was and not paying them what they considered to be their fair share. He was 'embedded' long before it was a popular term. I have grown to idolize Thompson for his bravura and command of the language, and look forward to reading his entire collection. I also recommend reading Hell's Angel, by Ralph "Sonny" Barger, one of the first Hell's Angels. It is not nearly as good as HST's book, but it offers some perspective. Not all of the stories match up between the books, so it's left to the reader to determine what really happened.Read full review
Book was as advertised. Easy purchase and very happy.
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I was given this book in 1982 and read it twice . I bought it again because I enjoyed it so much.
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