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224 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
Made into a major motion picture starring Johnny Depp, The Rum Diary—a national bestseller and New York Times Notable Book—is Hunter S. Thompson’s brilliant love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent lust in the Caribbean.Begun in 1959 by a tw...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,619 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
funny 42%
reflective 42%
tense 27%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Sexual assault, Alcohol, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Misogyny, ViolenceMinor
Murder
224 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Made into a major motion picture starring Johnny Depp, The Rum Diary—a national bestseller and New York Times Notable Book—is Hunter S. Thompson’s brilliant love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent lust in the Caribbean.Begun in 1959 by a tw...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,619 reviews
Moods
dark 53%
funny 42%
reflective 42%
tense 27%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Alcohol, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Misogyny, ViolenceMinor
Murder