The Road
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About this book
"The Road" is an autobiographical memoir presenting stories from the time that Jack London spent as a hobo in the late 19th century.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 4470 readers · 129 pages · ≈ 2 h 23 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Road?
About ≈ 2 h 23 m — 129 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Road?
129 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Road?
It sits on the Travel, Biography & Memoir, Fiction shelves.
Has The Road been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Road (2010), The Road (2009).
Is The Road in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Road?
The main characters include Jack London (1876-1916).
Where does The Road take place?
It is set in United States during 20th century.
Who wrote The Road?
Jack London.
Where can I read The Road online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
Setting
United States
Time period
20th century
Characters
Jack London (1876-1916)
🏆 Awards
Ignotus Award for Best Foreign NovelNPR Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy BooksPulitzer Prize for FictionJames Tait Black Memorial PrizeBeliever Book AwardOprah's Book ClubTähtivaeltaja Award