The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Adventures of Tom and Huck #1

Mark Twain

256 pages • first pub 1876 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
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A consummate prankster with a quick wit, Tom Sawyer dreams of a bigger fate than simply being a “rich boy.” Yet through the novel’s humorous escapades—from the famous episode of the whitewashed fence to the trial of Injun Joe—Mark Twain explores t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34,076 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
lighthearted 67%
funny 63%
relaxing 13%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
emotional 6%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
dark 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 24%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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