Desolation Angels by Jack Kerouac, Joyce Johnson

432 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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With the publication of On the Road in 1957, Jack Kerouac became at once the spokesman and hero of the Beat Generation. Along with such visionaries as William S. Burroughs, Neal Cassady, and Allen Ginsberg, Kerouac changed the face of American lit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
reflective 84%
funny 53%
inspiring 53%
challenging 30%
dark 30%
hopeful 30%
emotional 23%
relaxing 23%
sad 23%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 7%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 38%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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