Reviews

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

emaciated_dragon's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

mysta's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

amb3333's review against another edition

4.0

Wonderful story, especially listening to Nick Offerman narrate it. Just perfect!

jp1920's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

Had to read it for public school, hated it 

terese_utan_h's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

lisajen's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

heidipretzel's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racial slurs

thesonnetsilence's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

phoenix2's review against another edition

3.0

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is an easy book to read, as it's a children's book, and yet, it deals with more mature themes, like a murder, a runaway criminal, and many others. The main character, Tom, is a little devil, and yet it seems like he is adorable to boot, which makes the adventures ever more enjoyable. And there is this warm feeling when it comes to his encounters with his family and friends.

In addition, the story flows by smoothly, with colourful writing and a lighthearted mood.

shardaunei's review against another edition

4.0

I can't believe it! I actually "read" (I borrowed an audiobook from Libby) Tom Sawyer now after all these years. It was pretty funny.

I understand why people wanna ban this book nowadays, but it was written for its time. Words and thoughts have changed. With that being said, it wasn't outright offensive to be banned. If you don't like it, don't read it.