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A review by lorienbird32
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I picked up this book hoping to read a funny novel about a mischievous little boy of like, seven years old. I was not expecting the main character to be an about-to-be-a-teenager jerk. I think the idea of this book is enthralling, but the way it was written didn't match the vibe. For example, the flowing of metaphors. In a book with flowing metaphors, you would expect it to be about something a little more... elegant. But a story about boys who pretend to be pirates? Save your breath!
Most of the characters present racial ideals throughout the story, and there isn't just ONE plot. There are like, a million little plots that grow and twist on each other enough to make your head spin. And another thing; none of the characters are lovable. Usually, when I read something, there's at least ONE character that I like, but in this book, I disliked every single character. And I mean, isn't that what a writer is supposed to do? Help the reader fall in love with the character/s?
All in all, I found this book boring, not funny, and a total waste of my time.
Most of the characters present racial ideals throughout the story, and there isn't just ONE plot. There are like, a million little plots that grow and twist on each other enough to make your head spin. And another thing; none of the characters are lovable. Usually, when I read something, there's at least ONE character that I like, but in this book, I disliked every single character. And I mean, isn't that what a writer is supposed to do? Help the reader fall in love with the character/s?
All in all, I found this book boring, not funny, and a total waste of my time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism