The Diary of a Drug Fiend
by Aleister Crowley
Taste attributes: dramapsychologicalslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyintricatelinearemotive & stirringself destruction/implosiontroubled leadshuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeA morally murky novel that is serious, fresh and intricate. Best if you like edge over warmth.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.5 / 5
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About This Book
Diary of a Drug Fiend was Aleister Crowley's first published novel. To the reader of 1922 it presented a shocking look at a little known phenomenon. Today, while we are more familiar with drugs because of their widespread use in our culture, Diary of a Drug Fiend remains one o fthe most intense, detailed and accurate accounts of drug addiction and the drug experience.
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- Author
- Aleister Crowley
- Published
- 1922
- Pages
- 368
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