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Hell's Angels

A Strange and Terrible Saga

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Hell's Angels

By: Hunter S. Thompson
Narrated by: Scott Sowers
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas author Hunter S. Thompson rocked the literary world with his mind-bending style of Gonzo journalism. First published in 1966, Hell’s Angels is Thompson’s up-close and personal look at the infamous motorcycle gang during the time when its moniker was most feared.

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“[Thompson’s] language is brilliant … [he] has presented us with a close view of a world most of us would never dare encounter.” ( New York Times)
Immersive Journalism • Vivid Descriptions • Perfect Narration Tone • Cultural Insights • Historical Significance

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I've heard of Sonny Barger and, ironically, what a good leader he was. Decided to listen to the book to learn more about the lifestyle he led and to see what gave him away as a good leader.

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Having just listened to "Fear and Loathing" and having read "Rum Diaries", I expected something different from this book. What I found instead was a straight up journalism piece. Great if you're really interested in the Hell's Angels but terrible if you're looking for Hunter S. Thompson's personal touches. I found it repetitive and somewhat tedious. As for the narration, the narrator seemed to feel he needed to emphasize every sentence with force, which I didn't care for. Overall not a bad book, just not what I was expecting or wanting.

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I’m not anti-media, but it was disappointing to see how, even back in the sixties, truth took a back seat to sensationalism—turning an average bad apple motorcycle club into some mythical gang of outlaws. The behind the scenes info from this book really clarify all the stories I’ve heard over the years about the Angels. I only wish i listened to this book sooner.

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Hunter s Thompson's poetic words describing a 60s Americana interrupted but a wild club of the down and out seeking their own slice of the Americana pie.

the performance is okay, but would be read much better in Thompson's unique cadence.

it's a classic

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the narrator made this audiobook great, it was really good and interesting but the narrator made it memorable.

awesome book!

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