First published 1966
Ex-marine Norwood Pratt hits the road on a mission to New York for the Kredit King. But his journey takes unexpected turns - from stolen cars to freight trains to chance encounters with an eccentric cast of characters, including his true love Rita Lee. Along the way, Norwood navigates the neon-lit chaos of the American highway, determined to make it home to Ralph, Texas in one piece.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, american, adventure
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unexpected-journey
Setting: Texas, New York
Period: 20th-century
190 pages · Paperback · Vintage