Someone has mentioned that there are no comments re. this book, but what can you really say? The book revolves around a semi-surreal world of drugs, booze and fraud on a totally immoral scale. Dr Gonzo & his attorney go on a massive bender and in doing so, expose the rotten core of American society.

I can see why it appeals to students and in particular, men of a certain age who enjoy their chemicals. However, there is something more here – a tired and relentless scraping of the barrel. Makes you feel heady and slightly nauseous just thinking about it.