3 Book Critics Recommend Road Trip Novels

In a recent article, three book critics from The New York Times recommended three road trip novels. Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs, and Jennifer Szalai each highlighted a different book that captures the spirit of the open road. Garner praised "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera, a novel that explores the complexities of life and love during the Prague Spring of 1968. Jacobs recommended "The Motorcyle Diaries" by Ernesto "Che" Guevara, a memoir that chronicles Guevara's formative journey through South America. Szalai highlighted "The Dharma Bums" by Jack Kerouac, a classic work of the Beat Generation that follows the adventures of two friends in search of spiritual enlightenment. These recommendations offer a diverse range of perspectives on the road trip narrative, from the philosophical to the political to the cultural. The critics' selections provide readers with a well-rounded introduction to the rich tradition of road trip literature.