A review by wisteriaearl
On the Road by Jack Kerouac

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

I enjoyed how Kerouac described the American natural landscape. He captures the beauty of travelling when he remarks on the scenery. But I didn't care for the characters nor how he described topics other than nature. Also, the real people Kerouac based these characters on are more interesting.

He knows how to write beautiful prose but in terms of capturing the Beat Generation, I prefer Ginsberg's Howl. 
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