| The main character and friends go hitch-hiking across America, trying to find meaning. They go through odd jobs, odd marriages and other odd events. Dena Moriority and Sal Paradise are the two main characters. The book is about the Beat Generation in American after WWII ended. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's Other aspects: Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Ethnic/regional/gender life Yes Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 9 () United States Yes The US: - California Misc setting Writing Style Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog |
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