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3.5
adventurous funny reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I have been wanting to read James by Percival Everett, so I picked up The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn for some context. Unbeknownst to me, that is the second book to this one. I had no interest in reading this one but it was a pleasant surprise to find out I enjoyed my time with this book.

Tom Sawyer is a charismatic kid that would often make me laugh. I enjoyed getting a peek into what life was like for (white) people. The racism was expected but still shocking and I’m bracing myself for Huckleberry Finn. 

Mark Twain did a great job making me feel nostalgic for youth adventures. His writing is fantastic though the back-and-forth dialogue was confusing and the switch between first, second, and third person was jarring. Overall, a positive experience.