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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
wasnt at all what i was expecting it to be <3
Well i had to read this book for school and i don't know what i thought the book was going to be like. It was one of those Classics that your just not really sure what it really is. I have to say that it was a little hard at first to understand what was going on to catch the flow of Mark Twain's writing but i did eventually catch on and actually started to enjoy the book. The part that kept me cracking up was the King and the Duke. It was just hilarious
I'm not sure why this is a "classic," it was quite a slog for me to finish. Frankly, it would be DNF, except my next book to ready is James by Percival Everett, a retelling of this story, from Jim's point of view. That of course brings up another issue with this book - the "n" word is used quite liberally. I know, this is a book of its time, but good grief! I would never suggest that Huckleberry Finn be pulled from libraries or be "banned" because of it, but readers should be aware that in 1884, when it was first published, that language was the norm, but it is not now. When we know better, we do better.
I actually liked this one a LOT more than I was anticipating. I thought I would dread it but push through, but I was always (over 5 days) happy to press play on the audiobook for a bit. It was funny and it made me laugh, and I got very similar vibes to The Phantom Tollbooth. A boy on a journey that consisted of meeting lots of new people with different dialects - to the point that everything these newcomers said would sound like a riddle. I am looking forward to reading James in the coming weeks.
I was right to lie and say I read this when I didn’t in high school.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m finding it hard to rate and review this book. I read it to prep for James, and it’s got me excited to read that. There are some themes and characters I’d love to dive deeper into. The thing about this book is that it’s REALLY outdated; for example, the n word appears like three times per page. The way that Huck views Jim and other Black people would be very very offensive today, but viewed through the lens of the time they were in, it’s kind of endearing in a way (which feels very odd to write). Anyway, so there’s a lot of odd dissonance there. But Huck is really cute and has a really sweet and innocent perspective on life, and his knack for troublemaking for the greater good and somehow getting out if it is endearing. The pacing of the book is okay, somewhat bogged down by the old writing style, but it was a children’s book so it’s still very readable. Worth the read for the cultural literacy, but avoid it if you’re looking for something that dives deep into characters and themes
Enjoyed the story and friendships in this book. Reading it in school then reading it again later you learn and see more. If you haven't read it more than once, read it again and see the story with new eyes.
