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The Dharma Bums
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LENGTH7 hrs and 1 min
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RELEASE DATE01-24-08
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
This autobiographical novel appeared just a year after the author's explosive On the Road put the Beat generation on the literary map and Kerouac on the best-seller lists. The same expansiveness, humor, and contagious zest for life that sparked the earlier novel ignites this one.
©1986 Jan Kerouac and Stella Kerouac; (P)2004 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
What the Critics Say
"A vivid evocation of a part of our time." (New York Post)
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"loved It!!!"
What did you love best about The Dharma Bums?every thing!! the story, narrator and most of all.... the characters!! This book spoke to me mostly I think because there are a lot of parallels with my own life.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Dharma Bums?when ray comes to stay at Sean Monahan's
Which character – as performed by Tom Parker – was your favorite?Loved Japhy Ryder!!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?No I took my time and listen to it over a week or so. then I listened a couple more times. theres a lot being said.
Any additional comments?any body who loves the outdoors,nature, free spirt lifestyle, buddhism will dig this book!
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"kind of dated"
got my attention - but dated - surprisingly sexist - but I suspect pretty accurate for its day
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"Not my thing, but you might like it"
Sorry, but I struggled to get into this. I liked 'On the Road,' a lot, and this pretty much 'On The Road,' but with a Buddhist theme. You get a bunch of people talking about esoteric Buddist things that your average western would not know/care about. I think there are better Kerouak books out there unless you are already into Buddhism and understand some of this ahead of time. Narration was fine though.
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