Review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) by Edward K — 12 Jan 2012

"Too weird to live, too rare to die.".

This review of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) was written by Edward K on 12 Jan 2012.

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

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