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Insightful dive into notorious biker counterculture.
If you've got a taste for raw, electric narratives that plunge you right in the thick of 1960s counterculture, "Hell's Angels" will be your literary wild ride. Hunter S. Thompson doesn't just observe the bikers; he lives with them, giving you an authentic glimpse of their lives that's as invigorating as it is revealing. This isn't just a book; it's an experience, one that has weathered time to remain as impactful as it was decades ago.
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ISBN: 9780345410085
Authors:
Hunter S. Thompson
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date of Publication: 1996-08-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.98
(rated by 51099 readers)
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Insightful dive into notorious biker counterculture.
If you've got a taste for raw, electric narratives that plunge you right in the thick of 1960s counterculture, "Hell's Angels" will be your literary wild ride. Hunter S. Thompson doesn't just observe the bikers; he lives with them, giving you an authentic glimpse of their lives that's as invigorating as it is revealing. This isn't just a book; it's an experience, one that has weathered time to remain as impactful as it was decades ago.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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