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You're misunderstanding what gonzo journalism is. I encourage you to read some of Thompson's work.
If you're intending to follow this advice, don't start with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It's a great story, but doesn't really capture gonzo journalism. Gonzo, perhaps, but not journalism. Hell's Angels or Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail (1972) are much better starting points.
Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail looks interesting. Thanks.