Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Raoul Duke and Gonzo binge Vegas covering Mint 400 and drug conference.
2,443-word summary · 11 min read
classics + nonfiction
5 books tagged both “classics” and “nonfiction”.
The Prince
Machiavelli advises Lorenzo on rule through fear and love, fortune, cruelty and mercy.
2,204-word summary · 10 min read
The Art of War
Sun Tzu's thirteen chapters on winning without fighting: laying plans, knowing ground, using spies, and why the best victory costs least, in the classic Giles…
2,029-word summary · 9 min read
In Cold Blood
Capote reconstructs the Clutter murders and the killers' flight in the book that invented true crime.
1,965-word summary · 9 min read
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Carnegie's 1936 guide to getting along offers plain habits for listening, praise, and persuasion. This summary walks through its parts, stories, limits, and…
2,360-word summary · 10 min read