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Post by The Fearless Fiend on Nov 21, 2003 0:16:59 GMT -5
Ok ladies, I figured it was about time I put up a post discussing Hunter S. Thompson's book. It did come first after all. How many of you have read it? What did you think? Got any funny/scary anecdotes to share about your experiences reading it? This is the place!
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Post by F. Bella Incognita on Nov 21, 2003 9:19:29 GMT -5
I've read this book probably more times than any other novel. lol Hunter's writing style is awesome, and I just love the way it seems to overflow with craziness and insanity. You just totally get that essence of rampant chaos right from the very (infamous) first line: "We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold."  I actually had a very hard time getting this book. Not because it was hard to find, but my stepfather actually took a course on Hunter, so he was very familiar with his work, and didn't want me reading it... But I bought it anyway.  And I'm so glad I did. The book is funny, profound, stirring, and absolutely nuts; definitely up there in my top five favorites.  |
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Post by The Fearless Fiend on Nov 21, 2003 12:47:55 GMT -5
Wow, that's really interesting, because my father actually give me his rather worn copy of it!! You should really see my copy, the cover looks as if it's been chewed, the pages are dog eared, it's great!!! ;D
Anyway, I absolutely love this book, and am now reading it again. Little lines like this are what makes this book so much fun to read! :
"Saturday morning...Memories of this night are extremely hazy. All I have, for guide-pegs, is a pocketful of keno cards and cocktail napkins, all covered with scribbled notes. Here is one: "Get the Ford man, demand a Bronco for race-observation purposes...photos?...Lacerda/call...why not a helicopter?...Get on the phone, lean on the smeepers...heavy yelling."
I love this book! ;D
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Post by The High Flyer on Nov 22, 2003 16:40:25 GMT -5
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Post by The Symbolic Sacrifice on Nov 24, 2003 23:19:43 GMT -5
I must try and get a copy, does anyone know where I could start looking for it?
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Post by The Fearless Fiend on Nov 25, 2003 12:07:54 GMT -5
I had to search for mine a bit, but that's not to say it will be hard finding a copy. Check your local chain and used bookstores, and if that fails, I know you can purchase a copy from www.amazon.com. Hope this helps, and I'm glad you're reading the book! It's wonderful! |
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Post by The Symbolic Sacrifice on Nov 25, 2003 23:32:18 GMT -5
Thanks FF I ordered it
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Post by F. Bella Incognita on Nov 25, 2003 23:43:53 GMT -5
Ooh awesome. I hope you enjoy it. It's not for everyone, but if you catch the F+L bug, you know where you're always welcome to rant!  |
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Post by Little Miss Misfit on Feb 19, 2004 22:19:45 GMT -5
Just started it today, I find it good so far, I'll read it durning Health tommorow and see if the teacher knows what it is about (We are learning about drugs, hehe)
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Post by The Rolling Rooster on Aug 1, 2004 10:46:32 GMT -5
 i've read the book.... let me grab it so i can quote it properly. 
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Post by The Fearless Fiend on Aug 1, 2004 13:58:03 GMT -5
 i've read the book.... let me grab it so i can quote it properly. donnieb4me, you have no idea how happy that makes me. *beams*  -The Fiend & Piggy & Fishy |
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Post by The Rolling Rooster on Aug 11, 2004 19:55:31 GMT -5
LOL... i will quote.....
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Post by CIA Agente Arenas on Aug 11, 2004 20:06:40 GMT -5
I love this book; I really, really do. My favorite quote that I can remember offhand that wasn't in the movie was something to the effect of, "Old elephants limp off to the hills to die; old Americans go out to the highway and drive themselves to death with huge cars." Rather interesting visual.
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Post by The Rolling Rooster on Aug 11, 2004 20:15:55 GMT -5
oh gosh i remember that...
i just gotta go re read the book! and keep it close to the comp!
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Post by The Whimsical Writer on Oct 27, 2004 16:57:02 GMT -5
Can you US members tell me is this a quintessential piece of American Literature, culture etc? Until we bought the film & read about Johnny had never heard about Hunter, Kerouc etc but have a DVD to watch with readings etc from Kerouc...do they connect at all? I know Johnny was heavily influenced by them..Beat culture etc would that equate to The Beatles in UK?
Thanks for any info may be ideas for Xmas for someone I know!!!
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