The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Adventures of Tom and Huck #1

Mark Twain

304 pages first pub 1876 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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Introduction by Frank Conroy Commentary by William Dean Howells, Athenaeum, The Illustrated London News, and Hartford Christian Secretary Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read This irresistible tale of t...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
lighthearted 66%
funny 57%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 8%
reflective 7%
inspiring 6%
emotional 5%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
dark 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 22%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 39% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.55

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