Altamont

The event has often been summarized as a tragedy involving the band and the crowd, but the Hells Angels' involvement adds a complex layer. I'm curious what drew the author to explore their perspective in detail.

The detailed account made me wonder if the author believes this tragedy was a perfect storm of circumstances or if there's an element of unavoidable tragedy in how it unfolded.

The book dives into both the idealism and the violence of the era. I'm interested in how the author navigates portraying this complex period without romanticizing or sensationalizing it.