On the Road

by Jack Kerouac, Dillon Matt | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0694523615 Global Overview for this book
Registered by WineDarkSea of Hayward, California USA on 6/12/2005
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Journal Entry 1 by WineDarkSea from Hayward, California USA on Sunday, June 12, 2005
I read the book a long time ago, but I wanted to get a better feel for the rhythm of the prose (something Kerouack was known for).

It was enjoyable to hear it, however, I found that there were a few things that hadn't aged well. There is a bit of sexism and racism in the book, or rather what might be perceived as such today.

The book is somewhat autobiographical and the fictional names in the book somewhat correspond to major Beat Era figures. It may be interesting for the reader to try and guess who is who.

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