The Rum Diary
by Hunter S. Thompson
The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson holds a well received rating of 3.83 out of 5, based on 39.3K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 224 pages.
About The Rum Diary
Begun in 1959 by a twenty-two-year-old Hunter S. Thompson, The Rum Diary is a tangled love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent alcoholic lust in the Caribbean boomtown that was San Juan, Puerto Rico, in the late 1950s. The narrator, freelance journalist Paul Kemp, irresistibly drawn to a sexy, mysterious woman, is soon thrust into a world where corruption and get-rich-quick schemes rule and anything (including murder) is permissible.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Hunter S. Thompson |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Travel |
| Average Rating | 3.83 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 39,300 |
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What genre is The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Rum Diary worth reading?
Based on 39.3K reader ratings, The Rum Diary has an average score of 3.83 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary has 224 pages.
Who wrote The Rum Diary?
The Rum Diary was written by Hunter S. Thompson. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for The Rum Diary?
The ISBN-13 for The Rum Diary is 9780684856480.0.
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