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307 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142437254
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 31 December 2002
Description
The classic novel of freedom and the search for authenticity that defined a generationSeptember 5th, 2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the publication of On the RoadOn the Road chronicles Jack Kerouac's years traveling the North American continen...
Community Reviews Summary of 22,474 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
inspiring 21%
funny 20%
challenging 19%
emotional 17%
lighthearted 13%
sad 11%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
tense 4%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Racism, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Homophobia, Drug use, Racial slurs307 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780142437254
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 31 December 2002
Description
The classic novel of freedom and the search for authenticity that defined a generationSeptember 5th, 2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the publication of On the RoadOn the Road chronicles Jack Kerouac's years traveling the North American continen...
Community Reviews Summary of 22,474 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
inspiring 21%
funny 20%
challenging 19%
emotional 17%
lighthearted 13%
sad 11%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
tense 4%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Homophobia, Drug use, Racial slurs