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And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks

William S. Burroughs, Jack Kerouac
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And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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William S. Burroughs, Jack Kerouac

And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

214

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1940s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks by William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac is a crime novel based on real events in 1944. The narrative alternates between two narrators, Mike Ryko and Will Dennison, who witness the complex relationships and tensions among a group of young, aspiring writers in New York City.

Gritty

Dark

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

14,832 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks offers a raw glimpse into the Beat Generation's early voices. Positively, the novel showcases Burroughs' and Kerouac's distinct styles and provides historical intrigue. However, some critics find the narrative disjointed and lacking depth. It's a fascinating but uneven collaboration that will appeal mainly to Beat enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks?

Readers who appreciate gritty, real-life inspired narratives and Beat Generation themes would enjoy And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks. Fans of On the Road by Jack Kerouac and Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs, seeking raw depictions of disillusioned youth, will find this collaboration appealing.

4.1

14,832 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

214

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1940s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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