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  • Hell's Angels

  • A Strange and Terrible Saga
  • By: Hunter S. Thompson
  • Narrated by: Scott Sowers
  • Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,446 ratings)

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Hell's Angels

By: Hunter S. Thompson
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Publisher's summary

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas author Hunter S. Thompson rocked the literary world with his mind-bending style of Gonzo journalism. First published in 1966, Hell’s Angels is Thompson’s up-close and personal look at the infamous motorcycle gang during the time when its moniker was most feared.

©1995 Hunter S. Thompson (P)2011 Recorded Books, LLC

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“[Thompson’s] language is brilliant … [he] has presented us with a close view of a world most of us would never dare encounter.” ( New York Times)

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Would you listen to Hell's Angels again? Why?

I've heard of Sonny Barger and, ironically, what a good leader he was. Decided to listen to the book to learn more about the lifestyle he led and to see what gave him away as a good leader.

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Not what I expected

Having just listened to "Fear and Loathing" and having read "Rum Diaries", I expected something different from this book. What I found instead was a straight up journalism piece. Great if you're really interested in the Hell's Angels but terrible if you're looking for Hunter S. Thompson's personal touches. I found it repetitive and somewhat tedious. As for the narration, the narrator seemed to feel he needed to emphasize every sentence with force, which I didn't care for. Overall not a bad book, just not what I was expecting or wanting.

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Revealing

I’m not anti-media, but it was disappointing to see how, even back in the sixties, truth took a back seat to sensationalism—turning an average bad apple motorcycle club into some mythical gang of outlaws. The behind the scenes info from this book really clarify all the stories I’ve heard over the years about the Angels. I only wish i listened to this book sooner.

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it's a classic

Hunter s Thompson's poetic words describing a 60s Americana interrupted but a wild club of the down and out seeking their own slice of the Americana pie.

the performance is okay, but would be read much better in Thompson's unique cadence.

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awesome book!

the narrator made this audiobook great, it was really good and interesting but the narrator made it memorable.

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I♥️HST

Hunter speaks in a voice that speaks to my soul. what I wouldn't give to have partied with him just once.

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Must listen for Hunter fans

Cool book, you can see he was like looking for trouble as much as he was trying to write a story.

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Great audiobook for bikerides

It's a great peek into the racous lifestyle of the Hells Angels in California in the sixties. I listen to it on my bike ride to and from work. Transforms my crappy road bike into a roaring Harley

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The narrator is ruining this experience.

This guys voice and style is just obvious that he's reading this and doesn't really know Thompsons rhythm and tone. I'm regretting my purchase.

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Starts off with a high revving v-twin

Smoking the wheel from the start and doesn't let up till the very end! fast paced and attention grabbing!

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