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I was in Big Sur about this time last year and saved this for a nostalgia read in hopes of a love letter to a place I love. And how disappointed was I. This book is barely an ode to such a stunning landscape and part of the world. It is about a drunk sad lonely man unsure and unhappy with fame. Racism and misogyny abound through its pages and the lyrical lines and descriptions do not outweigh the worse parts of the book.

Sunday afternoon adventures to a new (to us) coffee shop.

I‘ve read some Kerouac but not the tagged one. I‘m contemplating adding it to the TBR pile based on the above quote from it about #SomethingGood.

#AyUpAugust
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I still need to read this one, but based on On the Road I‘m going to guess there‘s a cast of #wildones.
Taken in Belmont, California.
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Big Sur is absolutely gorgeous and amazing. Totally worth being cut off from the world for a few hours due to no cell service.

We all agree it‘s too big to keep up with, that we‘re surrounded by life, that we‘ll never understand it, so we center it all in by swigging Scotch from the bottle and when it‘s empty I run out of the car and buy another one, period.

This is my first time reading Jack Kerouac. Let‘s see how it goes 🤷🏻‍♀️🤞🏽

Geeking out at City Lights in SF. Bought my sweet daughters their very first Jack Kerouac. We‘ll start a new #rucksackrevolution.

#audiostitching this morning. 😢 I have to start all over because I didn‘t center it right and don‘t have enough room to finish the top of her hair. I decided to use a bigger piece this go round. Maybe it will go faster lol.

#audiostitching while waiting for the Man Cub. I‘m extra early because of course this time my oil change didn‘t take as long as usual.
Side note: the new overlays for the iPhone are cool

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"When you remain in solitude, do not think of the amusements in the town...You should turn your mind inwardly, and then you'll find your way...

...The more Ups and Downs the more Joy I feel---The greater the fear...the greater the happiness I feel..."

You either like Kerouac or you don't - and let's get this out of the way - I do. Stream of consciousness writing, from a man who has achieved the fame he has sought as a writer and now in his middle age is an alcoholic, trying at the same time to flee and to live up to his reputation. This story covers the period of a visit to a friends cabin on the west coast seeking to escape his fans and to find himself, a process that he seemingly sabotages.

Descending into madness and alcoholism and still able to find beauty in the world. Well, the world as it was in Big Sur.

#nowlistening #audiobook
I'm looking forward to this!!!

Anyone seen this yet? http://www.penguin.com/static/pages/classics/penguinink.php Think it will attract new readers? #tattoo #ink #bookcovers #bookishnews

Wish I had my copy to read with this view right now...😩

"...after lights out and you're not sleepy there's ample time to just remember the world and indeed savor its sweetness if any..."

"I've got to escape or die."

*****Final review: I think this is one of those books that grow on you if you give it enough time! Halfway through I am amazed by how Kerouac managed to describe his descent to madness in such an endearing way you can't help but feel connected to him even if you can't relate nor have ever experienced anything like this. I definitely recommand this book, therefore it's a Pick for me!

Just started the book, so I am not entitled to review it yet, nevertheless I was wondering what you #littens think about it? I find Kerouac's style in this one a bit incoherent in some parts but then again I am aware of how drunk he was while writing it ... I'll have to finish it before finally making up my mind.

Who's a happy girl?! 👯Thought I check the library, see if I'll find some new books and well ... I got out with an empty wallet! And guess what? I am not even sorry! Money well spent!! 😌🤑 #newbooks #brokebibliophile

Personally, I believe this book to capture the essence of Kerouac perfectly. At this point, famous, drunk, and downtrodden, we see the ultimate collapse of Kerouac's character that he created through Road. Highly recommend all Kerouac fans, or any beatnik enthusiast, read this one.

Personally, I believe this book to capture the essence of Kerouac perfectly. At this point, famous, drunk, and downtrodden, we see the ultimate collapse of Kerouac's character that he created through Road. Highly recommend all Kerouac fans, or any beatnik enthusiast, read this one.

This is my second Kerouac book & I don't know how I feel about it quite yet. I find his writing style sometimes difficult to follow, w/ run on sentences & incoherent babble. I'm taking into account the fact he was piss drunk 1/2 the time, lol! Love to hear people's thoughts/reviews!! Chime in!

Something good will come out of all things yet - And it will be golden and eternal just like that - There's no need to say another word.