Hell's Angels
by Y. LAVIGNE
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Author: Y. LAVIGNEEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1989-01-01
ISBN: 0818405147
Number of pages: 344
Publisher: Lyle Stuart
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Book Review: A Wild Ride!
Summary: 5 Stars
Canadian journalist Yves Lavigne documents the Hell's Angels ride from its origins as a motorcycle club for World War II fighter pilots, to its freewheeling terror tactics in the early nineteen sixties, to its flirtation with the hippie scene, and finally to its ultimate rise in the contemporary world of organized crime.
Having first read Hunter S. Thompson's "Hells Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga," a treatise he wrote before entering into the realm of "gonzo journalism," I thought I had an idea and baseline regarding the truth and legends of notorious club. I was proven wrong after finishing Lavigne's work. What makes this book an exceptional read is that Lavigne discusses the Hell's Angels main rivals; those being the Pagan, Outlaw, and Bandido Motorcycle Clubs and the wars fought between them.
Lavigne's writing style is vivid and raw. So many intimate details are provided I wonder how Lavigne obtained access to them. Regardless, the text stands as a stark testament to his prowess as a journalist.
A must read for criminologists and criminal justice professionals and highly recommended for anyone interested in this genre. Five stars. I couldn't put it down.
-JP
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