6 hours, 41 minutes • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593342763
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Books on Tape
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Description
A poignant masterpiece of wrenching personal expression from the author of On the Road and The Dharma BumsIn 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 1,258 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
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Graphic
Alcoholism, Animal death, Child abuseModerate
Racism6 hours, 41 minutes • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593342763
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Books on Tape
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Description
A poignant masterpiece of wrenching personal expression from the author of On the Road and The Dharma BumsIn 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 1,258 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