Big Sur by Jack Kerouac

Big Sur

Jack Kerouac

234 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction memoir challenging reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Jack Kerouac shot to literary fame in 1957 with the publication of his iconic book of the Beat Generation, On the Road. Kerouac was termed "King of the Beats," a mantle he was entirely uncomfortable with. Along with Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Willia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,256 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
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

slow 46%
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

3.71

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