A review by capekino
The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson

adventurous dark funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Quite entertaining, a great read for someone who likes the self-destructive type of protagonist. Bring out the inflation calculator. Would love to figure out how much Kemp spent on rum in this book. 
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