The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Adventures of Tom and Huck #1

Mark Twain

fiction classics historical literary adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

272 pages | first published 1876

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A consummate prankster with a quick wit, Tom Sawyer dreams of a bigger fate than simply being a “rich boy.” Yet through the novel’s humorous escapades—from the famous episode of the whitewashed fence to the trial of Injun Joe—Mark Twain explores t...
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Moods

adventurous 92%
lighthearted 66%
funny 58%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 6%
emotional 5%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
dark 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

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