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A review by graff_fuller
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
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