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3.27 AVERAGE
3.27 AVERAGE
I read this long enough ago that I had long since intermingled my memories of this and [b:Travels with Charley: In Search of America|5306|Travels with Charley In Search of America|John Steinbeck|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1386924381l/5306._SY75_.jpg|1024827] and probably some other books.
In my head I remembered this to be a more pastoral view of America, where it's really more about people and lifestyle. The impact this book had on our culture had a lot to do with where America was in the early 1950s, and I found more of "historical interest" than "currently interesting"
In my head I remembered this to be a more pastoral view of America, where it's really more about people and lifestyle. The impact this book had on our culture had a lot to do with where America was in the early 1950s, and I found more of "historical interest" than "currently interesting"
Okay..I had such high hopes for this book. I mean it was written by the "voice of the beat generation" for Pete's sake. Total disappointment. I didn't like, kept waiting for something to happen. Blechhh! Kerouac - ptooey!
the only reason I give it one star is because it is actually a book and I love books but truly...ew.
the only reason I give it one star is because it is actually a book and I love books but truly...ew.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
medium-paced
This books feels like Bloc’s Party “Silent Alarm” album
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Read this because it was a 'classic' that influenced a generation. It probably did but that was 50 years ago. It was OK but took me a couple of holidays to get through. Don't like the characters much - too self absorbed.
Guess the professors in the US in the 60s were contemporararies so felt drawn to the feelings in the book.
Guess the professors in the US in the 60s were contemporararies so felt drawn to the feelings in the book.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected. Excited to watch the movie when it comes outon dvd. I cant wait to see Dean Moriarty's characte, he was definitely the most interesting.
I found this review that I liked on youtube.Quick and simple if you're contemplating reading this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERadGUjYxvs
and also the trailer for the movie :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZhM-AcCzNU
Definitely hope to read more Kerouac some day.
I found this review that I liked on youtube.Quick and simple if you're contemplating reading this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERadGUjYxvs
and also the trailer for the movie :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZhM-AcCzNU
Definitely hope to read more Kerouac some day.
