256 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140168129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 June 1992
Description
A poignant masterpiece of wrenching personal expression from the author of On the Road and The Dharma Bums In this 1962 novel, Kerouac's alter ego Jack Duluoz, overwhelmed by success and excess, gravitates back and forth between wild binges in San...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,249 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
dark 56%
sad 54%
adventurous 31%
challenging 28%
tense 19%
funny 14%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuseModerate
Racism256 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140168129
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 June 1992
Description
A poignant masterpiece of wrenching personal expression from the author of On the Road and The Dharma Bums In this 1962 novel, Kerouac's alter ego Jack Duluoz, overwhelmed by success and excess, gravitates back and forth between wild binges in San...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,249 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
dark 56%
sad 54%
adventurous 31%
challenging 28%
tense 19%
funny 14%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 27% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuseModerate
Racism