I felt a tremendous distance between myself and everything

I felt a tremendous distance between myself and everything real.

📖 Hunter S. Thompson

🌍 American | 👨‍💼 Journalist

🎂 July 18, 1937 – ⚰️ February 20, 2005

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In "The Rum Diary," Hunter S. Thompson explores themes of existential detachment and disillusionment through the experiences of the protagonist, journalist Paul Kemp. As Kemp navigates his chaotic life in Puerto Rico, he grapples with a deep sense of isolation and alienation from the world around him. This feeling of disconnection is emphasized by the chaotic environment and the absurdity of the people he encounters.

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