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josiie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Set in the antebellum south, Huckleberry Finn is a very realistic critique of the minds of people growing up in racist societies. Mark Twain expertly portrays the reality of living in this sort of experience. Although, we most likely will never know if his critique was done on purpose or if he just portrayed Huck's world so vividly he did it by accident, it does an incredible job at helping us understand the life of children who are unfortunately a product of their environment.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Classism
meganeorcx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
c_lizziebeth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
slow-paced
1.25
Good riddance. A Few funny lines, reflective moments, and good discussions were not worth the rest of the book being nonsensical, boring, and Ridiculously Racist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
commander_morgan's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Alcohol
bookishbeccahale's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Xenophobia, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
delle_jpg's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
graff_fuller's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I read this book when I was 14 or 15, and now reading it when I'm 56 years old...has been interesting.
A lot has changed in society (for the better), and what bothered me a little back then, bothered me a LOT now. The use of the N word was truly hard to read. Yes, I know it was used back then, and this is Classic book, but the use of that word in today's society is NOT acceptable.
I loved the joy and adventure that they had. The love they have for Jim and everyone in their sphere, but THAT word. Wow. Used SO many times. I remember hearing it when I was young, and the talks of my Ma and Da, that they NEVER wanted me to say it...and I haven't.
The writings of Mark Twain have been in my life since I was TEN years old. My Da gave me his complete collection of works for Christmas/Birthday (cannot remember)...especially since one is December 25th and my Birthday is January 19th (fairly close).
Also, since I recently read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, reading this second adventure built upon the legend of Tom Sawyer, too.
I do think it is good to have children to read this book, but with a lecture/caveat about the archaic use of verbage that is no longer acceptable (and shouldn't have been used in the past, but our society hadn't failed at that time to make things right in that area...at that time).
A lot has changed in society (for the better), and what bothered me a little back then, bothered me a LOT now. The use of the N word was truly hard to read. Yes, I know it was used back then, and this is Classic book, but the use of that word in today's society is NOT acceptable.
I loved the joy and adventure that they had. The love they have for Jim and everyone in their sphere, but THAT word. Wow. Used SO many times. I remember hearing it when I was young, and the talks of my Ma and Da, that they NEVER wanted me to say it...and I haven't.
The writings of Mark Twain have been in my life since I was TEN years old. My Da gave me his complete collection of works for Christmas/Birthday (cannot remember)...especially since one is December 25th and my Birthday is January 19th (fairly close).
Also, since I recently read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, reading this second adventure built upon the legend of Tom Sawyer, too.
I do think it is good to have children to read this book, but with a lecture/caveat about the archaic use of verbage that is no longer acceptable (and shouldn't have been used in the past, but our society hadn't failed at that time to make things right in that area...at that time).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
emilayday's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Violence
lonloveslit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This sequel to Tom Sawyer (which worked very nicely as a standalone; I haven't read it) follows Huck Finn, a young boy who fakes his own death to escape his alcoholic, abusive father, hiding out on Jackson's Island along the Mississippi River. He encounters a runaway slave, Jim, and is torn between the world he knows and protecting the wonderful human being he comes to care for and trust. Facing many obstacles along the way, their travels form a bond causing Huck to question the life he's always known.
This book was banned immediately on publication and sparks the debate of honest writing vs. sensorship. The "n word" is used freely throughout the novel as it is a word that would have been used by white people in reference to slaves. It is an important novel, often described as "the first great novel," and I firmly believe banned books do nothing but shut people's eyes to the truth.
This has become a firm favourite of mine and I will revisit it over the years. I highly recommend expanding your mind with this one as it gives a great insight into how things may have been at the time, and Huck Finn represented those starting to question right and wrong.
This sequel to Tom Sawyer (which worked very nicely as a standalone; I haven't read it) follows Huck Finn, a young boy who fakes his own death to escape his alcoholic, abusive father, hiding out on Jackson's Island along the Mississippi River. He encounters a runaway slave, Jim, and is torn between the world he knows and protecting the wonderful human being he comes to care for and trust. Facing many obstacles along the way, their travels form a bond causing Huck to question the life he's always known.
This book was banned immediately on publication and sparks the debate of honest writing vs. sensorship. The "n word" is used freely throughout the novel as it is a word that would have been used by white people in reference to slaves. It is an important novel, often described as "the first great novel," and I firmly believe banned books do nothing but shut people's eyes to the truth.
This has become a firm favourite of mine and I will revisit it over the years. I highly recommend expanding your mind with this one as it gives a great insight into how things may have been at the time, and Huck Finn represented those starting to question right and wrong.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
bwaymadeline's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
it’s kinda just a book (that brushes up against possible meaning)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Racism