152 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394174617
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic
Publication date: 01 February 1958
Description
Written over the course of three days and three nights, The Subterraneans was generated out of the same ecstatic flash of inspiration that produced another one of Kerouac's early classic, On The Road. Centering on the tempestous breakup of Leo Per...
Community Reviews Summary of 592 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
challenging 37%
dark 29%
sad 29%
adventurous 16%
tense 8%
Pace
fast 30%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuseModerate
Homophobia, Mental illness, MisogynyMinor
Infidelity, Violence
152 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394174617
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic
Publication date: 01 February 1958
Description
Written over the course of three days and three nights, The Subterraneans was generated out of the same ecstatic flash of inspiration that produced another one of Kerouac's early classic, On The Road. Centering on the tempestous breakup of Leo Per...
Community Reviews Summary of 592 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
challenging 37%
dark 29%
sad 29%
adventurous 16%
tense 8%
Pace
fast 30%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuseModerate
Homophobia, Mental illness, MisogynyMinor
Infidelity, Violence