Super Short Summary

Big Sur by Jack Kerouac follows the journey of successful novelist Jack Duluoz, who retreats to a cabin in Big Sur, offered by his friend Lorenzo Monsanto, in an attempt to overcome his alcoholism and escape his deteriorating life in San Francisco. Despite initial solace in nature, Jack's urges lead him back to old habits, culminating in a severe breakdown and eventual realization of his need for personal change. This novel includes themes of mental health challenges, substance use, and despair.