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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
4 stars for Pudd'nhead Wilson, 2 stars for Those Extraordinary Twins.
this was much more interesting than i was anticipating! twain has such an interesting way of exploring human nature
At first, I found Pudd'nhead Wilson BRILLIANT, Twain's funniest novel. But it's dreadfully unfinished and dissatisfying by the close. I don't recall the other novella in this volume.
2/5stars
"Tom" is a fucking asshole, Roxy is a horrible woman/mother and Twain's writing style is obnoxious as fuck. only giving it 2 stars rather than 1 because it wasn't as horrible as huck finn at least
"Tom" is a fucking asshole, Roxy is a horrible woman/mother and Twain's writing style is obnoxious as fuck. only giving it 2 stars rather than 1 because it wasn't as horrible as huck finn at least
Mark Twain's Pudd'nhead Wilson is another excellent work and captures the spirit of the little town of Dawson's Landing. It's full of interesting characters, excellent dialog, and various surprises. While it was an entertaining read, I felt that it fell short of Twain's other works. The ending felt very rushed, as if Twain suddenly realized that he only had one chapter left in which to finish.
What I found particularly interesting, however, was the inclusion of the original story -Those Extraordinary Twins- that provided the impetus for this novel. I enjoyed that the twins had originally been conceived as one torso and set of legs with four arms and two heads. The ensuing scenarios that developed from this conjoined nature was quite entertaining and often very humorous. It was also interesting to see how this original story was based upon characters that would play only minor roles in the completed novel of Pudd'nhead Wilson.
What I found particularly interesting, however, was the inclusion of the original story -Those Extraordinary Twins- that provided the impetus for this novel. I enjoyed that the twins had originally been conceived as one torso and set of legs with four arms and two heads. The ensuing scenarios that developed from this conjoined nature was quite entertaining and often very humorous. It was also interesting to see how this original story was based upon characters that would play only minor roles in the completed novel of Pudd'nhead Wilson.
I had a difficult time getting interested in this book. I enjoyed the Calendar sayings as well as the authors note about how he came about writing this story which I found very interesting.
Entertaining, but not my favorite Twain. I had fun writing a paper about it.
challenging
funny
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Was a good re-listening. I think I got more out of it as an adult, it's been a good two decades at least since I last read it.
A brilliantly scathing indictment of US slavery.
A brilliantly scathing indictment of US slavery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Murder, Colonisation, Classism
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes