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The Rum Diary

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by Hunter S. Thompson

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what is an issue in this book? & the most important ideas? give evidence from the novel? please & thank you
David Lansing Empathy with those fleeing a fine situation for no particular reason. Paul thinks in his head about what he’d say to a reporter when he left St. Louis…moreEmpathy with those fleeing a fine situation for no particular reason. Paul thinks in his head about what he’d say to a reporter when he left St. Louis and compares with how the reporters treat people leaving Puerto Rico, where there are legitimate reasons to leave. Very human.
Also talks a lot about being over the hill and aging to the point where he can’t be bothered any more to care about all of the problems in the world.
Also a focus on alcohol and its uncomfortable place in relationships/domestic abuse. Greed, he says he’s so greedy he should kick himself in the balls. (less)
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