Worth it the cost

This was a very informative book. Mixes the historical information of the Hell's Angels (and other motorcycle groups), with enough details of their activities to keep the reader interested. Very descriptive, made you want to take a shower to wash all the grease and testosterone off you after each reading. Captured the attitude of the times very well. Couple parts where it got a little graphic, but rang true. Would have liked to have had more recent information on the subject, but understand this book was written some time ago. Seemed to be a very accurate depiction (balanced) on all sides; the motorcycle gangs, the attitudes of the general public and the authorities and how they interacted and were perceived.

Hells Angels

I have always been intrigued with the Hells Angels and this book answered many questions especially the history of the club. I was impressed that the author lived with them for a year.

Thompson's Best

In my opinion it doesn't get more gonzo than this. Thompson goes in and becomes a part of this degraded and bizarre world, promising a keg of beer to his friends after the book is finished. Although he never did give them that keg of beer, he got his butt kicked for not going it. I believe that sets things even.