First published 1966
Journalist Hunter S. Thompson embeds with the Hell's Angels motorcycle club, gaining unprecedented access to their anarchic world. He rides with the bikers, observes their rituals, and gets caught up in their violent clashes with police and rival gangs. As tensions rise, Thompson must decide how far he'll go to get the story - even if it means putting his own life on the line.
Genres: 20th-century, american, adventure, crime, non-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
Setting: Bay Area Northen California
Period: 1960s
288 pages · Paperback · Ballantine Books
Content warnings: violence