Desolation Angels
by Jack Kerouac, Joyce Johnson
Desolation Angels by Jack Kerouac, Joyce Johnson holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 8.9K reader ratings. First published in 1958. The book spans 432 pages.
About Desolation Angels
With the publication of On the Road in 1957, Jack Kerouac became at once the spokesman and hero of the Beat Generation. Along with such visionaries as William S. Burroughs, Neal Cassady, and Allen Ginsberg, Kerouac changed the face of American literature, igniting a counterculture revolution that even now, decades later, burns brighter than ever in Desolation Angels.In one of the major cinematic events of 2012, Jack Kerouac's legendary Beat classic, On the Road, finally hits the big screen. Directed by Walter Salles (The Motorcycle Diaries; Paris, Je T'Aime) and with a cast of some of Hollywood's biggest young stars, including Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga), Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, Kirsten Dunst, Amy Adams (Julie & Julia, The Fighter), Tom Sturridge, and Viggo Mortensen (the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Road), the film will attract new fans who will be inspired by Kerouac's revolutionary writing.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jack Kerouac, Joyce Johnson |
| Published | 1958 |
| Pages | 432 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Travel, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,861 |
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What genre is Desolation Angels?
Desolation Angels is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Travel, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Desolation Angels worth reading?
Based on 8.9K reader ratings, Desolation Angels has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Desolation Angels?
Desolation Angels has 432 pages.
Who wrote Desolation Angels?
Desolation Angels was written by Jack Kerouac, Joyce Johnson. It was first published in 1958.
What is the ISBN for Desolation Angels?
The ISBN-13 for Desolation Angels is 9781573225050.0.
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