The Rum Diary takes place in San Juan, Puerto Rico during the late 1950s. Kemp, the narrator gets involved with a woman who is with another man. There is a lot of jealousy and treachery in the novel. Many drinks are poured so there is a bit of violence too. | ||
Plot & Themes Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's Life of a profession: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Job/Profession/Status story Yes Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - Male How sensitive is this character? Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 4 () Island? Yes Island: - Caribbean Islands Writing Style Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |