What is the author's style in The Curse of Lono by Hunter S. Thompson?

The Curse of Lono is, at its heart, a meta-narrative. This is Thompson's attempt to create a comprehensive understanding of Hawaii's culture and history, one in which he himself can be located and defined. Thompson casts himself in the role of Lono, one of Hawaii's most respected gods. This suggests that Thompson recognizes that, whatever Hawaii may objectively be, its significance is largely subjective. In experiencing Hawaii's stories, Thompson has made them his own.