duffypratt's review against another edition
1.0
At least it's short. I probably would have thought this was OK if it didn't purport to be in Huck Finn's voice. As an ordinary short story, without Huck and Tom, it would be at least mildly diverting. But as a mash-up, it didn't work for me at all. But like I said, it's short.
annabeth_winters's review against another edition
2.0
*2.5
Possibly a little more fun than Tom Sawyer Abroad, but still nothing to write home about.
Possibly a little more fun than Tom Sawyer Abroad, but still nothing to write home about.
sergei_ter_tumasov's review against another edition
4.0
Нормальный детектив для детей! По крайней мере, моему младшему брату очень понравилось. До такой степени понравилось, что он не отставал от меня, пока я не дочитал книгу до конца (крайне редкий случай!!!!). Это всё было когда я (вернее, мы) читал книгу в первый раз. Сейчас же я её перечитал в оригинале и особо не разочаровался. Тут, как минимум (в отличие от третьей части) есть достаточно увлекательный сюжет, есть тайна, даже есть некоторые хитросплетения сюжета!!! Правда, Том Сойер изображён неким суперменом (не люблю суперменов), а в остальном всё в порядке, хотя [a:Mark Twain|1244|Mark Twain|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1322103868p2/1244.jpg] может и лучше!!!
scamp1234's review against another edition
3.0
Not as bad as Tom Sawyer Abroad, but no where near as great as the 1st two. It felt rushed and not thought out well. I did enjoy Tom's discovery of the murderers at the end though.
notenoughnewts's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
holtfan's review against another edition
3.0
There is a reason Tom Sawyer, Detective remains almost unheard of. A very, very good reason.
From a literary standpoint, it is awful. The mystery is dramatic and improbable. I had the "murder" figured out almost from the start. The only interesting bit was when Tom's Uncle Silas initially got blamed. However, even that wasn't very well explained. The fact that a court room would allow a teenager to just interrupt the proceedings and spin a dramatic tale is hard enough to swallow. But that they would then act upon that story, even after Tom admits he didn't witness most of what he said...! I also didn't care for Huck's POV. Referring to the prosecution as the prostitution is only so funny.
It is a sign. I'm getting old. I'm losing my taste for the improbable. But maybe I'm not totally lost yet.
I gave this book two extra stars because, even though it fails as a mystery, it wins as a Boys Adventure Novel. At any rate, I think that is what it intended to be. It is a story designed to stir the imagination and illustrate the daring, courage, and wit of our intrepid hero. This isn't supposed to be a classic read. It is simply a good yarn for young readers. Who cares if the court scene is unlikely? The point is, Tom saves the day. There are thieves and murder and last minute discoveries. It is exciting and an adventure!
Not a book I recommend reading unless you're willing to suspend disbelief, or if you particularly enjoy children's adventure books from this time. Unfortunately, Huck's language continues to be too much of a problem for this to be good for younger readers. I don't really regret reading it, though I take more pleasure in reflecting on it as a whole than as a specific story.
From a literary standpoint, it is awful. The mystery is dramatic and improbable. I had the "murder" figured out almost from the start. The only interesting bit was when Tom's Uncle Silas initially got blamed. However, even that wasn't very well explained. The fact that a court room would allow a teenager to just interrupt the proceedings and spin a dramatic tale is hard enough to swallow. But that they would then act upon that story, even after Tom admits he didn't witness most of what he said...! I also didn't care for Huck's POV. Referring to the prosecution as the prostitution is only so funny.
It is a sign. I'm getting old. I'm losing my taste for the improbable. But maybe I'm not totally lost yet.
I gave this book two extra stars because, even though it fails as a mystery, it wins as a Boys Adventure Novel. At any rate, I think that is what it intended to be. It is a story designed to stir the imagination and illustrate the daring, courage, and wit of our intrepid hero. This isn't supposed to be a classic read. It is simply a good yarn for young readers. Who cares if the court scene is unlikely? The point is, Tom saves the day. There are thieves and murder and last minute discoveries. It is exciting and an adventure!
Not a book I recommend reading unless you're willing to suspend disbelief, or if you particularly enjoy children's adventure books from this time. Unfortunately, Huck's language continues to be too much of a problem for this to be good for younger readers. I don't really regret reading it, though I take more pleasure in reflecting on it as a whole than as a specific story.
dostojevskijs's review against another edition
4.0
Detta var verkligen ett hejdunrans äventyr! Jag hade dock svårt med den råa rasismen som användes så nonchalant.