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stanleysenitt's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
stfischer's review against another edition
3.0
I had to read this for my English class and while it wasn't horrible, I don't think I would have read this book of my own accord. There many details that didn't seem pertinent to the story but there were sentences and words said that did make me smile. At least a little bit.
I think the relationship between Jim and Huck was fun to read and learn about but other than that, I don't have much to say about the book.
I think the relationship between Jim and Huck was fun to read and learn about but other than that, I don't have much to say about the book.
ddneuro's review against another edition
5.0
At first it was kind of a chore to read in between all the use of dialect and the hefty and uncomfortable use of the n-word. Still, it's a fun time! The characters are all well-drawn and interesting, and the plot is riveting. It's an interesting way to take a look at the way people lived at the time while not getting too bogged down in historocity. Plus, despite how racist it actually is, it's not nearly as racist as advertised! If you ask me, some day this Mark Twain fellow is really going to make something of himself!
fhammond_36's review against another edition
3.0
Re-reading this as an adult was odd but good. I can hear the accents better. Tom Sawyer is an annoying twit though. Huck is a much more thoughtful person. It sadly still seems relevant. Can't wait to discuss with my book club to get some other view points on this.
books_with_joanne's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
crina12's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.5
This one is much better than the first. Way more interesting story to follow. I understand why this book is taught in school instead of Tom Sawyer.
sandysan_11's review against another edition
2.0
I bought this book not long ago - I know it's a classic & many people like it. Unfortunately, I did not care for it. I wanted to, but alas
dyno8426's review against another edition
4.0
Embark upon a journey on a makeshift raft down the mighty Mississippi, going through the South American landscape, with our free-spirited and witty Huckleberry Finn and a runaway former-slave Jim towards freedom, all told with an authentic and engaging Southern dialect (that I particularly enjoyed). Huck and Jim are running away not just from an abusive father and slave ownership respectively, but their escape carries that pursuit of freedom from the corruptible influence of greed and desires that lurk in human society. In addition to being a direct comment on the inhumanity that the Southern states persevered through slavery, all the intermediary characters which become part of the adventures of Huck and Jim (especially the memorable villains "king" and "duke") serve as author's comments on the way how peace and satisfaction sometimes is attainable only on an island-like place, far from our fickle and selfish "sivilized" fellows. Huck's sense of morality and conscientious perspective lends maturity to this tale. It also features the legendary Tom Sawyer, the daydreaming adventure-seeking friend of Huck. All children have been Tom Sawyers growing up, at least to some degree of being caught up in their imaginations and constantly looking for escape to worlds from the stories that they have heard. It is a laugh out loud story, filled with unanticipated surprises and unique characters. This big, twisted escape becomes a sum of escapades through funny and frightening situations where our protagonist keeps on getting trapped in. Thoroughly enjoyable, this classic truly is "the Great American novel" to be read. Reading it made me excited to read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer as well.