Kerouac

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I wrote:

> I picked up Kerouac for the 1st time after hearing the Beastie Boys'
> > lyric, "I'm reading ON THE ROAD by my man Jack Kerouac" on a song on
> > their Paul's Boutique album; 
> > 

Then Liz responded:

> Did you like the book? I'm actually reading it right now. I haven't
> really decided on wether I like it or not. Maybe you can give me some
> insights on the book.

I'm probably going to get railroaded for this, but I think ON THE ROAD
is really geared toward a "guy's" experience; it lacks a feminine
quality. My husband loved it, but I just couldn't get into the
characters that much. 

I think from a literary perspective, it's loaded with fabulous insight
(zen buddhism, soul-searching, etc.), but to read it for "fun" like I
did just didn't keep my interest. 

For years now, I've been contemplating writing a "female" ON THE ROAD,
to explore where women have to "go" to understand their world. Does
anyone know of one already out? I'd love to read it.

Also, does anyone know the difference between Kerouac's Zen Buddhist
practices and Salinger's kind of Buddhism? They're not the same, right?

--Kari

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