The Annotated Book Club: Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas

In this episode of the Annotated Book Club, Jake and Maisy are joined by Jordan Kent to discuss the classic drug-fueled trip, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. The gang talks about drugs, violence, misogyny, racism, and the American dream. Is it a red flag book? Let's get into it.

TW: Drug use, alcohol, sexual assault, violence, kidnapping and abduction, child sexual abuse, and racism

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Music: Nick DiMarco

Clips:

• The Pagemaster (1994)
• Henry Rollins on the Joy of Writing
• The Twilight Zone - "The Obsolete Man" (TV Episode 1961)
• The Princess Bride (1987)