On the Road by Jack Kerouac

On the Road

Jack Kerouac

fiction classics literary travel adventurous reflective medium-paced

310 pages | first published 1957

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In its time, Kerouac's masterpiece was the bible of the Beat Generation. Now, this modern classic goes racing toward the sunset with unforgettable exuberance, poignancy, and autobiographical passion, swinging to the solemn rhythms of 1950's underg...
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Moods

adventurous 88%
reflective 54%
funny 21%
inspiring 21%
challenging 19%
emotional 17%
lighthearted 15%
sad 11%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 40%
slow 38%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%

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3.24

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