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anna_oreally's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
This was a hard read. There were points where the story was a bit convoluted but actually much more difficult is the language and attitudes. Not only the racial slurs but the dehumanisation and infantilisation of Black people. If there’s ever a story that needed retelling by a black author it’s this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Slavery, and Racial slurs
jpgringo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Physical abuse, Kidnapping, and Confinement
elisebrancheau's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Alcoholism
fractaltexan's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A decent book. I did not expect the liberal use of the N-word, but I digress.
Overall, carrying on from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, we see a story of a boy who finds himself changing in numerous ways, especially in a world of the 1830s American South. It's still full of that childlike-adventurous boy we see a little in Tom Sawyer, but the expanding of his character is interesting. Further, the re-introduction of some of the characters from the Adventures of Tom Sawyer is an unexpected, but welcome surprise.
Overall, carrying on from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, we see a story of a boy who finds himself changing in numerous ways, especially in a world of the 1830s American South. It's still full of that childlike-adventurous boy we see a little in Tom Sawyer, but the expanding of his character is interesting. Further, the re-introduction of some of the characters from the Adventures of Tom Sawyer is an unexpected, but welcome surprise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
fanni_b22's review
adventurous
inspiring
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Gun violence, Racism, and Racial slurs
weavedreamer's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Racism
sidjtu's review against another edition
Farcical plot, dated themes, racist attitudes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Slavery
Moderate: Child abuse
vkce23's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
So difficult to rate this book with modern standards. An engaging adventure story with horrendously outdated racist language and a society that is hard to read through. The bones of it are fun and the adventures improbable, but you get past that. The treatment of slaves and the language used is pretty tough. I read this in preparation for James by Percival Everett and I can’t wait to move to Jim’s perspective. I can imagine in Everett’s hands it will be refreshing and insightful. But for a book written in the 1880s, Huckleberry Finn is surprisingly easy reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Slavery
emmavardy2's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
How is it possible to rate this classic? I read it in parallel with James by Percival Everett. I struggled to engage with it not least with the overt racism.
Is this a book that is pro or anti slavery. I really have no idea and there much been written on it. Definitely of it's time and love or loathe part of American fiction history.
Should definitely come with trigger warnings as so much racist language. An infanticide account of slavery at times, mocking or a clever critique?
Read it certainly but go in with your eyes open and prepare to be shocked as you should be. And definitely read James by Percival Everett.
Is this a book that is pro or anti slavery. I really have no idea and there much been written on it. Definitely of it's time and love or loathe part of American fiction history.
Should definitely come with trigger warnings as so much racist language. An infanticide account of slavery at times, mocking or a clever critique?
Read it certainly but go in with your eyes open and prepare to be shocked as you should be. And definitely read James by Percival Everett.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Racial slurs, and Racism