Satori in Paris by Jack Kerouac

Satori in Paris

Duluoz Legend

Jack Kerouac

112 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction reflective fast-paced

Description

Satori is the Japanese word for sudden awakening or illumination. This autobiographical novel is an odyssey of discovery. It is also an insight into Kerouac's introduction to the eastern mysticism that was to become a lifelong passion.

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Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 37%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
dark 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 40%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.23

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