The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Dharma Bums
Book Review: A must read.
Summary: 5 Stars
Jack brilliantly follows his heart and captures the attention of his reader. In Dharma Bums, his wanderings to Desolation Peak invite us all to share in his spirit of freedom and joyous revolt. This book, along with others, has a special place within me. Dharma Bums takes me away from myself. Jack was one cool cat.Book Review: A pefect battle of religion, alcohol, and poetry.
Summary: 5 Stars
Published only a year after his masterpiece On The Road, Dharma Bums is a visionary look at the debilitating effects of fame and alcohol. It follows Ray Smith (Jack) and Jahy Rider (Gary Snyder) on a buddhist romp through the mountains of the west coast. Contemplating their religions and beliefs and coming to beautiful realisations about the world ("You can't fall off a mountain"), they create the rucksack revolution. A beautiful insight into thought and poetry. A must for anyone who wants to learn to think or expand their mind.Book Review: A very refreshing read
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this book. Kerouac drew me into a magical world of his creation. Filled with memorable characters, this book is an uncommonly delightful easy-read that makes a cover to cover read very tempting. As often happens to me when I read a good book, I was sad the book had ended, and eager to read more Kerouac (I think I'll try "on the road next.) This is definitely a book I find worthy of owning as I feel I will be drawn to it over and over again.Book Review: A wonderful follow-up for anyone who enjoyed "On the Road"
Summary: 5 Stars
Dharma Bums is truly Kerouac at his finest. The book
is about his "Zen Lunacy" and his wanderings on the west
coast with his mad friend Japhy. This book makes you want
to jump up throw together a rucksack and head for the
mountains to meditate.This book just takes the classic
On the Road philosophy and takes it a step further. If
liked On the Road I highly recommend this book for it
is a classic.
Further Reading:The Subterraneans, Big SurBook Review: All is Nothing
Summary: 4 Stars
Anyone who has any respect for nature, the Dharma, life, or philosophy will gain from this book. Kerouac always has a way of drawing a reader in and putting you in his place. It's a beautiful and eye-opening book.