Reviews for Allen Ginsberg in America

The average rating for Allen Ginsberg in America based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-07-18 00:00:00 Christine Salberg 4.5 stars A really interesting, non-traditional biography of Ginsberg's influence on American culture throughout the 50s and 60s. More like a day in the life format than a typical biography structure, and I enjoyed the idea of a specific individual's impact on a certain country rather than reporting every one of his movements around the globe. Would recommend if you've already got some knowledge of key events/characters in the beat and hippie scenes as some things are glossed over as if there is assumed background knowledge. Overall very good.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-04-13 00:00:00 Mark Zappa I don't know why people are saying it needs more facts and more depth. The book is a piece of New Journalism. It records what Wolfe describes as someones 'status life' which is everything which makes a person who they are. The book really shows what Ginsberg's life was like at the time, what his mannerisms were and what made him tick! I think that brings more light on the man himself than hard facts ever would :)