55 pages • 1 hour read
Hunter S. ThompsonFear and Loathing On the Campaign Trail '72
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1973A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 is praised for its vivid and unfiltered portrayal of the 1972 U.S. presidential campaign. Thompson's gonzo journalism combines satire and incisive political analysis. Critics note its chaotic narrative style may overwhelm some readers, but it effectively captures the era's political turmoil and remains a cult favorite.
Who Should Read Fear and Loathing On the Campaign Trail '72?
A reader who enjoys Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 likely appreciates incisive political analysis mixed with gonzo journalism. Fans of All the President's Men by Woodward and Bernstein or The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe might also enjoy Thompson's unique and bold narrative style.
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