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There is a genre of movies called a road movie. But, is there a term to describe a novel that is like a road movie?
There is a genre of movies called a road movie. But, is there a term to describe a novel that is like a road movie?
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10 Dec 2022
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- English (US)
Good question! According to Google, the terms “road movie” and “road novel” do exist - but they are not common in spoken language. I think these terms are used mainly in written language, like when critics write about books and movies.
I agree with @Ahwhoy… most English-speakers would say “road-trip movie” or “road-trip novel.”
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- English (US)
I would just say "a road trip movie" and "a road trip book". I've never heard "road movie", though I can see what it means.
- English (US)
@Akira1991
Hmm, good question. I think "travelogue" is the closest thing I can think of.
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- English (US)
Good question! According to Google, the terms “road movie” and “road novel” do exist - but they are not common in spoken language. I think these terms are used mainly in written language, like when critics write about books and movies.
I agree with @Ahwhoy… most English-speakers would say “road-trip movie” or “road-trip novel.”
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@TalkNerdy2Me Thank you guys! That's interesting, because we Japanese use the term "road movie" (ロードムービー) on a daily basis.
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