Desolation Angels by Jack Kerouac

Desolation Angels

Duluoz Legend

Jack Kerouac

416 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

The classic autobiographical novel by Jack Kerouac featuring one of the most true, comic, and grizzly journeys in American literature (Time)--now in a new edition Originally published in 1965, this autobiographical novel covers a key year in Jack...

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Community Reviews Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
reflective 81%
funny 54%
inspiring 54%
challenging 36%
dark 36%
emotional 18%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
sad 18%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.78

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