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On the Road

By: Jack Kerouac
Narrated by: Matt Dillon
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About this listen

Sal Paradise, a young innocent, joins his hero Dean Moriarty, a traveller and mystic, the living epitome of beat, on a breathless, exuberant ride back and forth across the United States. Their hedonistic search for release or fulfilment through drink, sex, drugs and jazz becomes an exploration of personal freedom, a test of the limits of the American dream.

A brilliant blend of fiction and autobiography, Jack Kerouac's exhilarating novel swings to the rhythms of 1950s underground America, racing towards the sunset with unforgettable exuberance, poignancy and autobiographical passion. One of the most influential and important novels of the 20th century, On the Road is the book that launched the beat generation and remains the bible of that literary movement.

©1957 Jack Keourac (P)2015 Audible, Inc Classics Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction

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Loved the contemporary feel of a story set in late forties/early fifties, and the sizzlingly brilliant writing. Loathed the abusive relationships with women depicted in such a matter of fact and helpless manner.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Matt Dillon's narration was very poor except with dialogue. All other sentences were churned out too quickly, as if bored and with the same down turn in tone at the end of the sentence regardless of context.

Iconic Novel

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A brilliant performance by Matt Damon takes the listener right into the heart of Kerouac's cool ramble of a book. I was immersed in fifties America, on the back of pickup trucks and in the seediest hotel rooms, in love and isolated, life through the dark glass of a poetic mind. Great writing, great performance.

Super Stuff

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The book captures an atmosphere but has little plot and too many half formed characters.

All vibe and little plot

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Loves this book so much, very gripping and dripping with atmosphere. Also a beautiful accent to listen to, a true story teller. 10/10

Amazing

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A literary masterpiece brought alive through excellent narration. Easily one of the best books I have ever read.

Incredible

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