I read this as a teenager. it was one of the first books to show me that there was an adventure out there waiting for all of us. We just had to begin it.
challenging medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This was uncomfortable to read/listen to, but I think it’s important to read it at least once. 

I wanted to read this before reading Percival Everett’s book: James. 

I thought Huck grew to have good judgement and see Jim as a human being (as best he could at the time) but the whole thing at the end with Tom really pissed me off. 

That said, I still think it’s an important read. 
challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Expand filter menu Content Warnings
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It had the same magical impact as Tom Sawyer, and I didn't regret reading it again. That was a time when slavery was the norm, and the author portrayed the cruelty and absurdity of it through the adventures of two boys. It is a light-hearted tale, told with great wit and humor, but through it all, we get a clear picture of that world, far more poignant than a serious narrative.
adventurous dark lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny fast-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted medium-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: Yes
adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced
adventurous medium-paced