Review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) by Trevor J — 29 Aug 2008

Has its moments, but ran too long ad went off on tangents...

This review of Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson (2008) was written by Trevor J on 29 Aug 2008.

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson has generally received very positive reviews.

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