The Monkey Wrench Gang

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User Review - grandpahobo - LibraryThing

This is a book that I will remember for a long time, The story is entertaining, as are the characters. I firmly believe the author intended that the story have a moral, but I have no idea what it is. Read full review

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User Review - dypaloh - LibraryThing

Edward Abbey has wit to burn and a hearty appreciation for the joys of wordplay. His voice is assertive; he’s a man with something to say! And he’s determined to have fun saying it, which is great ... Read full review

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User Review - patl - LibraryThing

There are two ways to review this book. One, as a novel. Edwards Abbey writes a blazing, funny, madcap zany story of a group of four anarchist friends, hell-bent to stop the development of the ... Read full review

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User Review - nmele - LibraryThing

I vaguely remember reading Abbey's novel when it first came out in the 1970s. Rereading it, it did not live up to expectations; there is something dated about the whole enterprise, from Abbey's ... Read full review

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User Review - TheDivineOomba - LibraryThing

Apparently, this is a book that many eco-activists use as there go to guide for stopping large, environmentally unfriendly projects, either public or private. I don't know how much of this type of ... Read full review

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User Review - RickHarsch - LibraryThing

What fate befalls the cult classic over time? Forgotten is one option, trapped in time is another. Retention of status quo is probably the most pure, the book ‘rediscovered’ every generation or so ... Read full review

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User Review - Alphawoman - LibraryThing

As relevant today as it was 40 years ago. Message loud and clear, written in delightful prose, to protect our earth. To stop the destruction of our land and preserve nature. To prevent big business from raping our land, mountains, rivers, prairies for profit. Read full review

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User Review - untraveller - LibraryThing

The 4th or 5th time I've read the book....probably the last. Still an excellent read, full of one-liners, but sad all at the same time. Humans never learn and we continue to mess up our home for money ... Read full review