46 pages • 1 hour read
William Least Heat-MoonBlue Highways: A Journey into America
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1982A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Review Roundup
Blue Highways: A Journey into America by William Least Heat-Moon blends travelogue and personal reflection, capturing America's backroads. Critics praise its rich descriptions and insightful social commentary. Some note a meandering pace and occasional repetitiveness. Nonetheless, it remains a poignant exploration of cultural and geographical landscapes.
Who Should Read Blue Highways: A Journey into America?
Readers who appreciate personal journeys and cultural explorations will enjoy Blue Highways: A Journey into America by William Least Heat-Moon. Fans of John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley or Jack Kerouac's On the Road will find value in its reflective narrative and attention to America's backroads and diverse communities.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
980L