On The Road
About this book
Described as everything from a "last gasp" of romantic fiction to a founding text of the Beat Generation movement, this story amounts to a nonfiction novel (as critics were later to describe some works). Unpublished writer buddies wander from coast to coast in search of whatever they find, eager for experience. Kerouac's spokesman is Sal Paradise (himself) and real-life friend Neal Casady appears as Dean Moriarty.
Reader Profile
3.6/5 · 24482 readers · 255 pages · ≈ 4 h 43 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read On The Road?
About ≈ 4 h 43 m — 255 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is On The Road?
255 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is On The Road?
It sits on the Classics, Fiction shelves.
Has On The Road been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include On the Road (2013), On the Road (2012).
Is On The Road in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in On The Road?
The main characters include Neal Casady, Jack Kerouac (1922-1969).
Where does On The Road take place?
It is set in United States, Mei guo during 1950s USA, Xian dai.
Who wrote On The Road?
Jack Kerouac.