Review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) by Aidan S — 12 Mar 2012

Excellent, but the book was still better.

This review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) was written by Aidan S on 12 Mar 2012.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has generally received positive reviews.

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