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The Rum Diary

A Novel

byHunter S. Thompson

A young reporter's life in the 1950s. Paul Kemp breaks into the profession on a newspaper in Puerto Rico and through his eyes are portrayed colorful characters in the days when newspapers flourished.

Language

en

Published on

01/11/1999

Pages

224

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780684856476

Who is this book for? Readers interested in journalism, 1950s culture, and Hunter S. Thompson's unique style.

MoodLight-hearted, Humorous
HumorOccasional Humor

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