A review by spiderman15
The Haunted Life: and Other Writings by Jack Kerouac

4.0

I would have rated this 5 stars as Kerouac's burgeoning skill, developing his mastery of 20th century American literature, is apparent in the title story. Unfortunately, most of the "other writings" aren't from his pen. Professor Tietchen apparently styles himself a "beat" as he interjects way too much saying very little. The letters from Leo to his son are of historical interest, better served in a letters anthology or other historical type work. But early Kerouac in "The Haunted Life" is worth the price of admission.