Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

On the Road by Jack Kerouac

36 reviews

emily_bg's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

Did not enjoy this book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Sexism

erinwolf1997's review against another edition

adventurous challenging slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, and Alcohol

Minor: Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Car accident

danielled628's review against another edition

adventurous reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Homophobia

axeles's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

contains some of the most beautiful prose i have ever read. the chauvinism got tiring toward the end

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs and Sexism

janeloney's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Drug use

pucksandpaperbacks's review against another edition

medium-paced

Reading Like Jess from Gilmore Girls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKe6J2-E8_s

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism

serving_goffman's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

this is a difficult one to review.. it is safe to say that the slang is passé and the racial and especially misogynistic sentimentalities are absolutely appalling. But on the other hand the search for something meaningful to hold on to - the famous IT and TIME - the tales of passionate friendship and spiritual revelation are timeless. It also contains some of the most beautiful prose ever written and reads like an insane rollercoaster ride. this is beat americana distilled into one of the maddest books i’ve ever read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Sexual content

Moderate: Car accident

Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, and Alcohol

kiwinele's review against another edition

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

1.25

Not a story worth reading.
It has definitely interesting writing, but the story has nothing more to give than nostalgia for the 50s in America. There is also a lot of racism, sexism, homophobia and pedophilia. And the characters are annoying and so self-centered, it was hard to read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexism

Moderate: Toxic relationship

rzh's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

1.5

boring racist goes on a road trip. don’t bother. 1.5 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Sexism

coriblake's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Alcohol

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, and Racial slurs

Minor: Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent