The Curse of Lono, Hunter S. Thompson
The Curse of Lono, Hunter S. Thompson
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The Curse of Lono

Author: Hunter S. Thompson

Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner

Unabridged: 5 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/15/2014

Synopsis

This enormously eccentric book takes listeners on a crazy journey with renowned gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.The Curse of Lono is to Hawaii what Fear and Loathing was to Las Vegas: the crazy tales of a journalist's "coverage" of a news event that ends up being a wild ride to the dark side of Americana. Originally published in 1983, The Curse of Lono features all of the zany, hallucinogenic wordplay for which Hunter S. Thompson became known and loved. This curious book, considered an oddity among Hunter's oeuvre, is a widely sought-after treasure.

About Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter S. Thompson was a groundbreaking American journalist and author whose fearless, first-person style forever changed modern nonfiction. As the creator of Gonzo journalism, Thompson blurred the line between reporter and participant, injecting his work with raw subjectivity, dark humor, and biting political and cultural commentary. His writing captured the chaos, excess, and contradictions of American life in the late twentieth century with unmatched intensity.

Thompson is best known for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, a countercultural classic that chronicled a hallucinatory journey through the American Dream, as well as Hell's Angels, an immersive account of life inside the notorious motorcycle club. His political reporting, much of it collected in Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72, remains influential for its sharp insight and unapologetic voice.

Renowned for his electrifying prose and uncompromising perspective, Hunter S. Thompson's work continues to resonate with readers and audiobook listeners seeking bold, provocative nonfiction. His legacy endures as one of the most distinctive and influential voices in American literature and journalism.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christopherseelie on July 22, 2009

The most elaborate, hilarious, and engrossing "big fish" tale ever committed to print. This is one of Hunter Thompson's greatest achievements, and it doesn't hurt that the packaging is lavish. A huge coffeetable book with quality prints, facsimiles of the Good Doctor's relevant letters, and interspe......more

Goodreads review by Mike on June 23, 2022

My current favourite book of all time, from my current favourite writer of all time. I never thought I'd ever get a chance to read this badboy, or at least not until I hit the age of forty. But my parents were kind enough to splurge on it for my birthday back on July 11th, 2013. I was pleasantly sur......more

Goodreads review by Matt on April 03, 2022

I LOVED THIS STORY! Hunter beating a mythical sized Swordfish over the head with an "ancient hawaiian war hammer". What more could you ask for???......more

Goodreads review by Arthur on September 26, 2011

This is the Hunter Thompson book you've never heard of, but really want to read. It's mostly about how crappy Hawaii is. It has the best ending of any of his stuff I've read, hands down. Getting the book though is another matter. The paperback of it has been out of print since the early 80s. It's on......more

Goodreads review by Philip on December 09, 2015

There's a persistent myth that Hunter Thompson's formidable talent had faded sometime around Carter's inauguration. This incredible book, featuring horrific, wonderful drawings by his collaborator on the Fear and Loathing books (at the Kentucky Derby, in Las Vegas, on the Campaign Trail '72) gives a......more

Quotes

“A riotous romp that is best read with a suspension of disbelief in spite of its nonfiction tag…There were times when it made me laugh out loud, and it was entertaining throughout. If you are looking for a nonsensical good farce, then this is the book for you.” Examiner.com

“Thompson was a vital, deliriously erratic force in journalism…One of the things that made Thompson an ‘outlaw’ hero…was the demonic zest of his invective and contumely.” New York Times, praise for the author

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