katelynzleee's review against another edition
4.0
either mark twain is one of the most self-aware white male writers or I’m giving him too much credit
peyton_mae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
it was good but the ending ruined the whole thing, there’s no point in any of this and i hate tom sawyer
jeannamarie's review against another edition
4.0
no. 23 essential classics list
Out of all the classics, I have read Huckleberry Finn quite a bit. It’s not my favorite and Mark Twain definitely has plenty of issues, but the story is also compelling and the diction and imagery is a pretty good representation of the era.
Out of all the classics, I have read Huckleberry Finn quite a bit. It’s not my favorite and Mark Twain definitely has plenty of issues, but the story is also compelling and the diction and imagery is a pretty good representation of the era.
indianajcnes's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
caryambler's review against another edition
4.0
I'd forgotten what a fun read this book was! I love the silliness when Tom and Huck get together.
diegoup's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jackbowerman's review against another edition
2.0
This was, disappointingly, a total chore to get through. Had to put it down and read another book half way. All of the characters are annoying, especially Tom Sawyer. It just feels like it drags on and on with no motive or end in sight. A lot happens but none of it seems to mean much. The King and the Duke are unbearable characters and I'm annoyed they had such a prominent role in the book. Jim is the only tolerable character and even so the racism throughout definitely takes away any enjoyment that exists on the adventures of 'boy-hood'. I get that Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer are probably 'anti-racist', and the story is inherently about freeing a slave, but the racial stereotypes are strung thickly through each page. I think this does more harm than good in enshrining negative racial stereotypes to the past. I also get that, at the time of publication, these racial stereotypes we less taboo, but that can't be used as a justification or an excuse to interpreting this as a good book. Glad I can move onto something else.