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A writer of technical manuals and his young son travel in company with a married couple on a motorcycling holiday across Mid-Western America. Along the way he reflects on the nature of existence and is haunted by memories of his past life.
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Plot & Themes

Tone of book?    -   very sensitive (sigh) Time/era of story    -   1960's-1970's Internal struggle/realization?    -   Yes Struggle over    -   nature of existence (heavy philosophy) Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character

Gender    -   Male Profession/status:    -   writer Age:    -   20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality    -   White (American) Unusual characteristics:    -   Mentally ill

Setting

How much descriptions of surroundings?    -   8 () United States    -   Yes The US:    -   Midwest Misc setting    -   resort/hotel

Writing Style

Amount of dialog    -   significantly more descript than dialog

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