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187 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 November 2006
Description
A deluxe edition of Kerouac's 1958 classicPublished just one year after On The Road, this is the story of two men enganged in a passionate search for Dharma or truth. Their major adventure is the pursuit of the Zen Way, which takes them climbing i...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,008 reviews
Moods
adventurous 76%
inspiring 49%
hopeful 23%
relaxing 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 17%
emotional 16%
challenging 10%
informative 5%
mysterious 3%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Sexual content, Drug use, AlcoholModerate
Suicide, Alcoholism, SexismMinor
Racism, Homophobia, Racial slurs
187 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 November 2006
Description
A deluxe edition of Kerouac's 1958 classicPublished just one year after On The Road, this is the story of two men enganged in a passionate search for Dharma or truth. Their major adventure is the pursuit of the Zen Way, which takes them climbing i...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,008 reviews
Moods
adventurous 76%
inspiring 49%
hopeful 23%
relaxing 21%
lighthearted 20%
funny 17%
emotional 16%
challenging 10%
informative 5%
mysterious 3%
sad 2%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Drug use, AlcoholModerate
Suicide, Alcoholism, SexismMinor
Racism, Homophobia, Racial slurs