Nov 07, 2011 extract from the rum diary, chapter 15. Not the steel band i expected to see, but three horns and a drum. The long lost novel lesson plan is downloadable in pdf and word. Filming began in puerto rico in march 2009 and was released on october 28, 2011. Thompsons second novel the rum diary chronicles the drunken misadventures of paul kemp, a journalist who moves from new york city to puerto rico to write for a small newspaper. The movie is adapted from a book that hunter s thompson, the heroic crusader, started writing during his unsuccessful but eventful sting as a journalist in puerto rico in the early 60s. You can, however, have some fun tracking down exactly where it was filmed, not to mention where it wasnt. I walked up a long ramp, carrying my topcoat and my typewriter in one hand, and a small leather bag in the other. The word file is viewable with any pc or mac and can be further adjusted if you want to mix questions around andor add your own headers for things like name, period, and date. The rum diary was begun in 1959 by a thentwentytwoyearold hunter s. The rum diary is a 2011 american comedydrama film written and directed by bruce robinson, based on the novel of the same name by hunter s. There is a lot of jealousy and treachery in the novel. Theres also plenty of sexual innuendo and suggestions of sex, but no actual nudity. Thompsons brilliant in the spring of 1970, artist ralph steadman went to america in search of work.
The rum diary is an early novel by american writer hunter s. Sanderson, a businessman involved in shady property. Thompson, the rum diary is a brilliantly tangled love story. Oct 27, 2011 thompson began the rum diary while there, living a life very much like that of his protagonist. A then 22yearold thompson wrote the rum diary in 1959, but it was abandoned until johnny depp found it among thompsons papers decades later. The rum diary, an upcoming film based on thompson s novel. It was his first novel, and he told his friend, the author william kennedy, that the run diary would in a twisted way.
We went down a dark hall and into a room full of music and noise. It was written in the early 1960s but was not published until 1998. The story behind the rum diary is as interesting as the film itself. Rent the rum diary 2011 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Sure, his influences do include hemingway, and this is most notable in the rum diary, but thompson manages to capture a boozy, sleazy, sunsoaked world full of typical thompson creatures. Thompson was written in 1960, but not published until 1998 when the manuscript was found among thompsons papers by johnny depp. The autobiographical hero, a young writer dreaming of hemingway but stuck in a deadend newspaper job, embarks on a carousing, hellraising journey. Kemp, the narrator gets involved with a woman who is with another man. Thompsons first novel, entitled prince jellyfish, still remains unpublished. 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. Its members include daniel mckenzie, jon fee, joe ryckebosh. Books similar to the rum diary meet your next favorite book. The primary location was the historic and oldest areas in the capital city of san juan.
The rum diary isnt a perfect movie, not even close. The washington post book world a remarkably full and mature first novel. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The story goes that johnny depp found the manuscript among thompsons papers in his colorado cabin on woody creek, and was instrumental in getting it published and now produced as a film. In fact, thompson was only 22 when he wrote the rum diary, but his fear of winding up like moberg was well founded. The story involves a journalist named paul kemp who, in the 1950s, moves from new york to work for a major newspaper, the daily news, in san juan, puerto rico. Many drinks are poured so there is a bit of violence too. The material doesnt make for a straightforward story on screen. The rum diary band the rum diary is a california based indie rock band. It is very much a young mans book, clearly based on thompsons own situation and.
This career path looks marginally sunnier in the rum diary, based on a novel he wrote in the early 1970s. The johnny deppproduced adaptation of hunter s thompsons semiautobiographical novel is lovingly made, but its bit of a vanity project. Thompson, the rum diary is a brilliantly tangled love story of. Thompson, the rum diary is a brilliantly tangled love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent alcoholic lust in. What saved him was the fantastic conflagration of the 1960s, a fiery wind on which the reptilian wings of his prose style could catch and soar to the cackling heights of fear and loathing in las vegas. Salon thompson flashes signs of the vitriol that would later be turned loose on society. The rum diary book hennepin county library bibliocommons.
The rum diary 2011 r 1h 59m dramas based on contemporary literature a soberchallenged journalist starts anew in puerto rico but stirs himself into a dicey cocktail with a shady entrepreneur and his listless companion. The story involves a journalist named paul kemp who, in the 1950s, moves from new york to work for a major newspaper. The rum diary synopsis favorite movie button overview. The rum diary, a california based indie rock band wikipedia. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Oct 28, 2011 a mild lark disguised as a wild bender, the rum diary is also a touching tribute to thompson himself, who committed suicide in 2005. You can read this before the rum diary pdf epub full download at the bottom. Written when he was still honing his skills, this novel shows peeks of the brilliant musical writing style thompson would become known for later in his career. Johnny depp plays kemp in a return to thompson role. Whats the difference between the rum diary the book and the rum diary the movie. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
The rum diary original soundtrack christopher young. Made into a major motion picture starring johnny depp, the rum diarya national bestseller and new york times notable bookis hunter s. Classics, contemporary, fiction, literature, novels. Differences between the rum diary book vs movie page 1. In 2011, the novel was made into a movie starring depp, aaron eckhart, amber heard, and giovanni ribisi. Made into a major motion picture starring johnny depp, the rum diary a national bestseller and new york times notable bookis hunter s.
The rum diary on dvd february 14, 2012 starring johnny depp, amber heard, aaron eckhart, richard jenkins. The rum diary is a brilliantly 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 plot showcases a young writer who finds himself in the virgin territory of san juan. Thompsons alter ego, a young writer named paul kemp. Then theres a supporting cast of aaron rckhart, michael rispoli, giovanni ribsi, and the. The bartender eyed me sullenly and i knew the reason whyi was wearing. With johnny depp, giovanni ribisi, aaron eckhart, michael rispoli. South america and i got into the politics of the 60s and 70s, and it was a full. Thompson fought until he died to make the rum diary a movie. I went from being entirely uninterested to engaged and even slightly inspired. Thompson, the father of socalled gonzo journalism, who began his loosely autobiographical novel the rum diary in 1959 at age 22.
The plot of the rum diary is thin but the adventurefilled episodes are legion bar brawls, sexcapades on midnight beaches, drunken spearfishing, narrow escapes from law enforcement. The word file is viewable with any pc or mac and can be further adjusted if you want to mix questions around andor add your own. Oct 29, 2011 the rum diary, the movie made of hunter s. The rum diary is a brilliantly tangled love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent alcoholic lust in the caribbean boomtown that was san. Given the amount of alcohol, paranoia and depravity splashed across its pages, one might almost consider hunter s. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. The rum diary king county library system overdrive. The rum diary gives us this side of him without apology. Thompson began the rum diary while there, living a life very much like that of his protagonist. The rum diary takes place in san juan, puerto rico during the late 1950s. Made into a major motion picture starring johnny depp, the rum diary a national bestseller and new york times notable book is hunter s.
It stars johnny depp, aaron eckhart, michael rispoli, amber heard, richard jenkins, and giovanni ribisi. Thompsons novelmemoir of the same name, was, like the book, set entirely in puerto rico. Before you start complete the rum diary pdf epub by hunter s. The airport in san juan is a fine, modern thing, full of bright colors and suntanned people and latin rhythms blaring from speakers hung on naked girders above the lobby. What saved him was the fantastic conflagration of the 1960s, a fiery wind on which the reptilian wings of his prose style could catch and soar to the. Thompson here is a quick description and cover image of book the rum diary written by hunter s. Thompson download, you can read below technical ebook details. The rum diarya national bestseller and new york times notable bookis. The rum diary was actually written in the late 50s early 60s, however it remained unpublished until the later years when thompsons name was enough to give. It was jammed from wall to wall, and over in one corner a band was playing.
The story, about a worldweary, wouldbe novelist marking time at a newspaper in san juan, languished for decades before finally getting published in 1998. Tiring of the noise and madness of new york and the crushing conventions of late eisenhowerera america, itinerant journalist paul kemp joh. A book of his letters the proud highway was published last year to critical acclaim. Everything you need to know about the rum diary movie 2011.
It is very much a young mans book, clearly based on thompsons own situation and some of the peoplemostly drunks and layaboutswho gravitated to. 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. The narrator, freelance journalist paul kemp, irresistibly drawn to a sexy. Violence comes mostly in the form of threats, but there are brief squabbles, cuts and bruises, burns, and beatings. Goodreads members who liked the rum diary also liked. Thompson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thompson, the rum diary is a brilliantly tangled love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent alcoholic lust in the caribbean boomtown that was san juan, puerto rico, in the late 1950s. Paul kemp has moved from new york to the steamy heat of puerto rico to work at the daily news. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the rum diary. Thompsons early novel the rum diary a thematic prequel of sorts to fear and. Jul 08, 2018 the rum diary is a brilliantly tangled love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent alcoholic lust in the caribbean boomtown that was san juan, puerto rico, in the late 1950s. Thompson, the rum diary, follows itinerant journalist paul kemp johnny depp on an alcoholfueled journey across the pristine island of puerto rico. Oct 27, 2011 the rum diary, written and directed by bruce robinson, expertly cannonballs into the grit and glam with raw exuberance. The rum diary 2011 r 1h 59m dramas based on contemporary literature a soberchallenged journalist starts anew in puerto rico but stirs himself into a dicey cocktail with a.
Directed by cult filmmaker bruce robinson, the rum diary has all the ingredients of a cult classic in the making, but only for adults. The manuscript, begun in 1959, was discovered amongst thompsons papers by johnny depp. He then said that he revisited the book because its got a romantic. Find books like the rum diary from the worlds largest community of readers. Thompson, 9780747574576, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. American journalist paul kemp takes on a freelance job in puerto rico for a local newspaper during the 1960s and struggles to find a balance between island.