The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe
The book follows the psychedelic adventures of Ken Kesey and his band of Merry Pranksters as they traverse the United States in a painted bus, hosting "Acid Test" parties where attendees are given LSD. The narrative is a vivid exploration of the burgeoning counterculture of the 1960s, capturing the spirit of the era through the lens of this eccentric group and their hallucinogenic experiences. It's a seminal work of New Journalism, blending reportage with literary techniques to create a highly subjective, immersive account of the Pranksters' journey.
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- 91st on The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century (National Review)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- 50 Best Cult Books (Telegraph)
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