The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson

The Rum Diary

Hunter S. Thompson

204 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction classics dark slow-paced

Description

Soon to be 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 t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,725 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
dark 58%
reflective 50%
funny 43%
tense 29%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%
emotional 7%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 26%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | Plot: 17% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.62

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