by Jack Kerouac
This is a tale of growing up while crossing the country numerous times and learning life lessons in the process. Despite the heavy drug use, sex, and alcoholism, this book tells of a friendship that runs deep.
Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty cross the country, both together and separately, many times in search of fun times, jazz, and a purpose. Living in a more carefree lifestyle than most care to follow, these men meet up with many mutual friends, women, and random people who are kind enough to help them on their journeys across the continent and through their own souls. With barely enough money in their pockets to sustain them, they bum everything from rides to drugs to food from anyone willing to share.
Even though many traditionalists look down on this novel, much can be learned from these free spirits. Rebellion from the norm is a heavy theme in the novel that can be seen from cover to cover. The main characters in this novel also live life to its fullest instead of being tied down to worldly expectations that may hinder them from enjoying themselves. Their lifestyle is definitely questionable, but if that can be looked past, this book is an amazing example of breaking free from the chains of conformity.
Verdict: Read with Caution
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