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by Jack Kerouac (Author)
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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Flamingo; New Ed edition (11 Jul 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0586089098
  • ISBN-13: 978-0586089095
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 13 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 91,178 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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As he roams the US, Mexico, Morocco, Paris and London, Kerouac records life on the road in prose of pure poetry. Standing on the engine of a train as it rushes past fields of prickly cactus; witnessing his first bullfight in Mexico while high on opium; meditating on a sunlit roof in Tangiers or falling in love with Montmartre - Kerouac reveals both the endless diversity of human life and his own particular philosophy of self-fulfillment. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A mere sample of his greater works, 22 Sep 2000
This review is from: Lonesome Traveler (Penguin Modern Classics) (Paperback)
I read "Lonesome Traveler" straight after reading "On The Road". Of course it would be foolish to expect every book to be of equal merit but, I must tell you, this book isn't as good as it's famous brother. I felt some parts were extremely cumbersome- self-indulgent even. However, Kerouac is undoubtedly a talented writer, so many of the tales are superb. I especially recommend the mountain-top chapter which seems to tie in with another quality Kerouac work "Dharma Bums". In conclusion then, if you didn't enjoy "On the Road", don't read this. If you did however, and are willing to put up with a little trying reading, this book may just be your cup of tea.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Spontaneous prose, spontaneous living, 17 Feb 1999
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Jack's not for everyone but reading Lonesome Traveler I was teleported right into his shoes-- if you're familiar with Kerouac you know this is his style. His "I" is the one you're with but this "I" is really experiencing every moment-- the minor details of being a train brakeman for instance-- doesn't sound glamorous but it breathes life. It's a bit claustrophobic and frusturasting with his page long sentences but if you forget all the rules of writing and literature you'll surf through a day with him and it's real even if his stories aren't.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great Kerouac Sampler, 18 Sep 1997
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Though it has been a while since I have read this book, I found it distressing that there were no reviews of it in this area. I know very many of you love Kerouac's works and styles, so I hope that this book will be given it's due attention. Its contents are five short stories or sketches that move around the central theme of travel. A sketch about the "railroad earth" written in spontaneous style is quite riveting, and here you will have a chance to read what seems to be an early sketch of the fire tower section from "Dharma Bums". I hope these suggestions will have you picking up a copy of this wonderful book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top book.
This is a really good book. From working the railroad, to being a fire watcher, to Kerouac's mourning of the lost gentleman hobo culture of the US. Read more
Published on 25 April 2001 by nicholassunley@hotmail.com

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book to take out on the road
This book has been dismissed by many as overly sentimental and trie, but for me it still has power. Kerouac's description of Mexico in particular is very evocative, as is his... Read more
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