Title: Kerouac's Best
Review: This is Jack Kerouac's first novel, written when he was in his early twenties. "On the Road" brought him fame, but I think this is one is his best. The characters are all real and complex, particualrly one of the brothers of the large Martin family named Francis, who feels society is the enemy. The book is set in a fictional town which is based upon Kerouac's hometown of Lowell, Massachusetts. The novel delves into the life of each member of the Martin family. It spans several years, from pre-WWII to post WWII. The last part of the book has the most "beat" feeling because it describes characters who are based upon real friends of Kerouac's, such as Allen Ginsberg and Neal Cassidy. This is a memorable family saga that has great philosophy and meaning in it. Don't miss it!
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