Big Sur

3.8 avg 38930 votes

About this book

*Big Sur* is a novel written by *Jack Kerouac*, that was published in 1962. The books perspective is told from Kerouac's alter ego *Jack Dulouz*. The novel describes Kerouac's frustration that he has with his fame of being a writer, and how he goes to his friends cabin on Big Sur to get away from the madness of every day existence. The novel also describes Kerouac's mental state of being, and his struggles with alcohol. *Big Sur* is a book for any man, women, and possibly animal who has an unhealthy obsession with the beat generation.

3.8 ★★★★☆ average of 4 sources · 38930 votes
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3.8/5 · 38930 readers · 210 pages · ≈ 3 h 53 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read Big Sur?

About ≈ 3 h 53 m — 210 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mBig Sur~3 h 53 m

How many pages is Big Sur?

210 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Big Sur210

What genre is Big Sur?

It sits on the Fiction shelves.

Has Big Sur been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include Big Sur (2013).

Is Big Sur in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in Big Sur?

The main characters include Neal Cassidy, Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac (1922-1969).

Where does Big Sur take place?

It is set in Big Sur, Sanfransico during 1950.

Who wrote Big Sur?

Jack Kerouac.

Setting Big SurSanfransico Time period 1950 Characters Jack KerouacNeal CassidyAllen GinsbergJack Kerouac (1922-1969)
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