Big Sur by Jack Kerouac

Big Sur

Jack Kerouac

192 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction memoir challenging reflective sad slow-paced

Description

'Big Sur' is a moving account of a man coming to terms with his own myth, his own talent and his uncontrollable, unrelenting, self-destructive life. Now approaching middle-age, Jack Duluoz retreats to California to escape the pressures of his fame."

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,215 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 57%
dark 55%
sad 53%
adventurous 32%
challenging 26%
tense 19%
funny 14%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 38%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 27% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 36% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.71

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