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Visions of Gerard

Jack Kerouac
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Visions of Gerard

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991

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Jack Kerouac

Visions of Gerard

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

130

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lowell, Massachusetts • 1920s

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Visions of Gerard is Jack Kerouac's semi-autobiographical novel, depicting the early childhood of a person named Jack Duluoz in Lowell, Massachusetts. The narrative focuses on his older brother, Gerard, capturing family dynamics, spirituality, and the impact of Gerard's brief life on those around him. The novel blends memory with introspective reflections.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Serene

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,267 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Visions of Gerard by Jack Kerouac is lauded for its poetic and poignant depiction of childhood, capturing the spiritual essence with lyrical prose. Critics appreciate its emotional depth and autobiographical honesty. However, some find its narrative structure fragmented and less engaging than Kerouac's other works. Overall, it offers a tender and introspective look into loss and innocence.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Visions of Gerard?

A reader with an appreciation for introspective narratives and poetic prose in the style of On the Road by Kerouac or The Catcher in the Rye by Salinger would enjoy Visions of Gerard. Fans of memoirs exploring childhood and spirituality, immersed in the Beat Generation's essence, will find it compelling.

4.2

3,267 ratings

61%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

130

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lowell, Massachusetts • 1920s

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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