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3.07 AVERAGE
3.07 AVERAGE
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just not my type of Historical Fiction! I won't continue with this series.
Huck, Tom et Jim, l'esclave noir nouvellement libéré, s'envolent à bord d'un ballon dirigeable. Après quelques jours dans les airs, le conducteur, ivre, passe par dessus bord. La petite bande choisit de poursuivre l'aventure sans lui et de foncer droit vers l'Angleterre. Sauf, bien sûr, si le vent décide de les envoyer mourir au fin fond du Sahara ... Bon clairement le voyage ne se veut pas réaliste. Leur maitrise du dirigeable totalement aléatoire devient vite hallucinante de précision. Tout ça n'est que prétexte à imaginer de folles aventures qui les rapprochent des lieux et personnages rencontrés dans les livres. Le plus souvent cité étant Les milles et une nuit. Bref, c'est un court roman d'aventures rendu assez sympathique par les discussions hautement philosophiques de la bande. ^^ Ils sont capables d'être lors d'un même discussion, d'une naïveté enfantine dans leurs questionnements et d'une grande maturité dans la réflexion sur certains sujets. Des érudits dans un bac à sable. Tout ça dans un niveau de langage assez élevé qui ne correspond clairement pas à l'âge des personnages. (On n'a pas l'âge de conduire une voiture mais viens, on ferait comme si on était des aventuriers!)
"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain is a classic coming-of-age novel set in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri, during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the mischievous and adventurous young boy, Tom Sawyer, who often finds himself in trouble while seeking excitement and adventure with his friends.
One of the most engaging aspects of the book is Twain's masterful use of humor and wit. Tom's antics, from playing pranks on his friends to his adventurous escapades with Huck Finn, are both entertaining and relatable. The dialogue is lively and captures the essence of childhood innocence and imagination.
The novel explores themes of friendship, freedom, and moral growth. Tom’s relationships with characters like Huck and Becky Thatcher highlight the importance of loyalty and the complexities of young love. His journey from boyhood to a deeper understanding of right and wrong exemplifies the struggles every child faces while growing up.
Twain’s vivid descriptions of the American landscape and the nuances of small-town life add depth to the narrative. The river serves as a recurring motif, symbolizing freedom and adventure, while also underscoring the challenges and dangers that come with it.
Overall, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" remains a timeless tale that resonates with readers of all ages. It captures the spirit of childhood with its whimsical adventures while addressing deeper issues of morality and society. Twain’s ability to blend humor with poignant commentary on life makes this book a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature.
One of the most engaging aspects of the book is Twain's masterful use of humor and wit. Tom's antics, from playing pranks on his friends to his adventurous escapades with Huck Finn, are both entertaining and relatable. The dialogue is lively and captures the essence of childhood innocence and imagination.
The novel explores themes of friendship, freedom, and moral growth. Tom’s relationships with characters like Huck and Becky Thatcher highlight the importance of loyalty and the complexities of young love. His journey from boyhood to a deeper understanding of right and wrong exemplifies the struggles every child faces while growing up.
Twain’s vivid descriptions of the American landscape and the nuances of small-town life add depth to the narrative. The river serves as a recurring motif, symbolizing freedom and adventure, while also underscoring the challenges and dangers that come with it.
Overall, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" remains a timeless tale that resonates with readers of all ages. It captures the spirit of childhood with its whimsical adventures while addressing deeper issues of morality and society. Twain’s ability to blend humor with poignant commentary on life makes this book a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature.
I was surprised to discover there are more than two books in the Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn series. That itself should have been a warning to me to be skeptical about this one. Alas, I was too eager to read more about these three characters and was predictably disappointed. It is a forced story that lacks any credibility. My advice, stop after the first two books and ignore the other two.
I'd recently added blatherskite to my vocabulary, so it was fun to see it in this novel. I liked the rest of Twain's words, too.
Tom, Huck, and Jim luck their way into a Jules Verne-type airship. The madman professor accidentally kills himself, leaving our Midwest heros with a fancy airship.
They end up flying to the Sahara and there are many adventures where Tom acts smart, but Huck and Jim roll eyes whenever Tom acts too bossy.
Later, they find the Nile, the Pyramids, the Sphinx, Cairo, and Mt. Sinai.
When Tom’s Corncob pipe breaks, they end up going back and Aunt Polly puts an end to their adventures.
This is a short and amusing book. Definitely not to be taken seriously.
They end up flying to the Sahara and there are many adventures where Tom acts smart, but Huck and Jim roll eyes whenever Tom acts too bossy.
Later, they find the Nile, the Pyramids, the Sphinx, Cairo, and Mt. Sinai.
When Tom’s Corncob pipe breaks, they end up going back and Aunt Polly puts an end to their adventures.
This is a short and amusing book. Definitely not to be taken seriously.
Clearly a product of Twain's financial desperation, there isn't much here. But reading Mark Twain's sentences is better than eating ice cream. Lose some weight, read.
Tom Sawyer Abroad reunites Tom, Huck and Jim in a fun adventure involving a mad professor, a magical hot air balloon and an African safari. Those of us familiar with Twain's earlier work would expect all these elements to make for another rip-roaring read but unfortunately you'd be mistaken.
There are some interesting set pieces and the characters are as vibrant as ever but unfortunately, what little plot their is is undermined by the amazingly abrupt ending when Tom is effectively called home for tea by his Mum.
Tom Sawyer Abroad is a silly diversion with some fun set pieces that ultimately fails to live up to the previous stories and is killed by an abrupt and nonsensical ending.
There are some interesting set pieces and the characters are as vibrant as ever but unfortunately, what little plot their is is undermined by the amazingly abrupt ending when Tom is effectively called home for tea by his Mum.
Tom Sawyer Abroad is a silly diversion with some fun set pieces that ultimately fails to live up to the previous stories and is killed by an abrupt and nonsensical ending.
Tom Sawyer Abroad takes Tom, Huck, and Jim on an unusual hot air balloon adventure to foreign lands. The premise is intriguing, but the execution falls short. While the book isn’t very long, it feels like it drags on forever. Tom’s know-it-all personality, which might have been endearing in his original setting, feels grating and out of place in this far-fetched storyline. The characters seem mismatched with the exotic backdrop, making the entire adventure feel disjointed to me.
Compared to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, this one lacks the charm and depth of Twain’s earlier works. It’s not my cup of tea, but at least I can cross it off my list of books in the ''Sawyerverse''. I’m curious about Tom Sawyer, Detective, but my expectations are tempered. This one won’t see a re-read from me, but here’s hoping the next one fares better.
Compared to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, this one lacks the charm and depth of Twain’s earlier works. It’s not my cup of tea, but at least I can cross it off my list of books in the ''Sawyerverse''. I’m curious about Tom Sawyer, Detective, but my expectations are tempered. This one won’t see a re-read from me, but here’s hoping the next one fares better.