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The Dharma Bums
by Jack Kerouac
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you’re a fan of Beat Generation literature, this one is not going to disappoint you. Jack Kerouac, one of the original voices of the movement, captures the spirit of those times in The Dharma Bums. The narration is so vivid, it takes you to countless places and landscapes, from North Carolina to California, and from Washington to Mexico.
Themes like nature, friendship, Buddhism, enlightenment, and sexual liberation are at the core of this book. There’s an inevitable sense of the era’s sexism that you can’t help but notice, but it’s all part of the authentic depiction of that time.
This book is definitely inspirational—I, for example, went on a week-long backpacking trip in the California wilderness after reading it. Kerouac’s writing is so vivid, you can practically see the colors, smell the aromas, and run on the same slopes as the characters. The Dharma Bums is part of a series of books Kerouac wrote during his exploratory adventures on the West Coast. It’s a fun, immersive read, perfect for spring or summer.
Themes like nature, friendship, Buddhism, enlightenment, and sexual liberation are at the core of this book. There’s an inevitable sense of the era’s sexism that you can’t help but notice, but it’s all part of the authentic depiction of that time.
This book is definitely inspirational—I, for example, went on a week-long backpacking trip in the California wilderness after reading it. Kerouac’s writing is so vivid, you can practically see the colors, smell the aromas, and run on the same slopes as the characters. The Dharma Bums is part of a series of books Kerouac wrote during his exploratory adventures on the West Coast. It’s a fun, immersive read, perfect for spring or summer.