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512 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141182230
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 06 September 2007
Description
\'It is the sum of myself, as far as the written word can go\' - Kerouac on "The Town and the City". Kerouac\'s debut novel is a great coming of age story which can be read as the essential prelude to his later classics. Inspired by grief over his...
Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews
Moods
adventurous 80%
emotional 80%
dark 40%
funny 40%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Homophobia, Racism
512 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141182230
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 06 September 2007
Description
\'It is the sum of myself, as far as the written word can go\' - Kerouac on "The Town and the City". Kerouac\'s debut novel is a great coming of age story which can be read as the essential prelude to his later classics. Inspired by grief over his...
Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews
Moods
adventurous 80%
emotional 80%
dark 40%
funny 40%
sad 40%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Homophobia, Racism