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 Funny October 17, 2009
Reader (USA)
I read Hell's Angel by Ralph "Sonny" Barger before reading this one. Mr. Barger had a very low opinion of H.S. Thompson as a person from what he observed of him from hanging out with his motorcycle chapter and what he had to say about this book was, "it was junk, there was a lot of writers exaggeration along with a writer's dream-and-drug-induced commentary."I was almost put off from reading Mr. Thompson's book, but I'm glad I did. It's not so much of a documentary of the HAMC, which he used as backdrop to display his intelligence style of humor. He reminds me a lot of the writings of Thomas Carlyle. It's a very witty book.
Review August 31, 2009
Brent J. Wagner
Great Seller. The book belonged to a collection of reprinted books in hard cover that I did not expect. The jacket had a list of many others in the collection; wonderful find!
Hell's Angels April 28, 2009
Robert A. Brown
Great read from a legendary author. A close look, from the inside, of the start-up years of the original bad boys of motorcycle gangs.
 A 1966 Newspaper Article with a few parts GONZO April 9, 2009
Andrew M. Hare
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
If your not a pretty big HST fan, a fan of journalism, or interested in the MC (motorcycle club) culture I wouldn't recommend this book. Admittedly I give this book 4-stars because Thompson wrote it, and as an aspiring journalist I enjoy reading his style. As the title of my review suggests it reads like a newspaper article. Thompson gives facts and makes many references to events occurring during the time period. This limits the book as a period piece. There are parts where you can really see HST's talent as a writer, but its not every page, not even every other. If you haven't read Thompson before don't make this your first read of his work. Start with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. If you like it consider going to Hell's Angels, but this book is not for everyone.
Great book! March 14, 2009
J. Rinke
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got the book the day after I ordered it.
It was a great Valentine's Day gift for my husband..
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