Hunter S. Thompson - Fear And Loathing In Los Vegas

"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream" is a novel written by Hunter S. Thompson. First published in 1972, the book is a work of Gonzo journalism, a style of reporting where the journalist involves themselves in the story, becoming a central figure in the narrative.

In "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," the protagonist Raoul Duke (a thinly veiled version of Thompson himself) and his attorney, Dr. Gonzo, embark on a drug-fueled journey to Las Vegas. Their trip is initially intended to cover a motorcycle race, but it quickly devolves into a surreal and hallucinogenic exploration of the American Dream, the counterculture of the 1960s, and the social and political landscape of the time. The novel is infamous for its vivid descriptions of drug use and its satirical take on American society.

Thompson's writing style in "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" is characterized by its frenetic pace, wild imagery, and sharp social commentary. The novel has become a classic of counterculture literature and is widely regarded as one of Thompson's most significant works. It has been adapted into a feature film twice, first in 1998 starring Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke, and later in 2005 as an animated film. Thompson's work continues to captivate readers and remains a key representation of the 1960s counterculture movement.