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The Rum Diary, an early novel by American writer Hunter S. Thompson, was written in 1959 but was not published until 1998. The story involves a journalist named Paul Kemp, who moves from New York to work for a small newspaper, The Daily News, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Set in the late 1950s, the novel encompasses a tangled love story of jealousy, treachery and violent alcoholic lust. Although Thompson was only 22 when he wrote the story, it deals extensively with a fear of “going over the hill” and growing old. The prominent characters are typical of Thompson's work, violent, maniacal and alcoholic, stumbling through life. It is written in a highly paced and rather exciting style, also typical of his work. Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author. ...
Bloomsbury Publishing plc is an independent, London-based publishing house best known as the publisher of the Harry Potter series of novels, written by J. K. Rowling. ...
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The term writer can apply to anyone who creates a written work, but the word more usually designates those who write creatively or professionally, or those who have written in many different forms. ...
Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005) was an American journalist and author. ...
1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...
Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area Ranked 27th - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²) - Width 285 miles (455 km) - Length 330 miles (530 km) - % water 13. ...
San Juan from outer space, July 1997 Flag Seal Nickname: The Walled City Location Location within the island of Puerto Rico Government Country Puerto Rico Mayor Jorge A. Santini Padilla (PNP) Geographical characteristics Area - City 199. ...
The 1950s were the decade that spanned the years 1950 through 1959, although some sources say from 1951 through 1960. ...
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There is a movie set for release in 2008. Actor Johnny Depp will play Paul Kemp. He played the author himself in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Bruce Robinson is set to direct. Johnny Depp as Donnie Brasco, 1997 Johnny Depp (born John Christopher Depp II on June 9, 1963) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor. ...
The hard cover version of the book. ...
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