Super Short Summary

In The Rum Diary: A Novel by Hunter S. Thompson, journalist Paul Kemp moves from New York City to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a job at a struggling newspaper. He navigates a tumultuous environment filled with heavy drinking, complex relationships, and ethical dilemmas, all while becoming entangled with colleagues, including the dangerous Yeamon and his girlfriend, Chenault. The novel involves instances of interpersonal violence and abuse.