The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac

The Dharma Bums

Jack Kerouac

224 pages • first pub 1958 (view editions)

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The Dharma Bums is ideal for readers seeking a contemplative journey through themes of spiritual exploration and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of nature and rooted in a wandering, philosophical lifestyle.

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Jack Kerouac's classic novel about friendship, the search for meaning, and the allure of nature A witty, moving philosophical novel, Jack Kerouac's The Dharma Bums is a journey of self-discovery through the lens of Zen Buddhist thought. This Pengu...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 6,097 reviews

Moods

reflective: 83%

adventurous: 76%

inspiring: 47%

hopeful: 25%

lighthearted: 21%

funny: 20%

relaxing: 19%

emotional: 18%

challenging: 13%

informative: 5%

sad: 5%

mysterious: 4%

dark: 1%

Pace

14% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
15% of readers chose A mix
81% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

41% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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