Reviews

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

greyreadss's review against another edition

Couldn't stand the dialect 

greenrain's review against another edition

4.0

Huckleberry Finn deserves 5 stars. Mark Twain makes his point about society in a roundabout way that is both funny and powerful. Everyone should read this at least once.

lorimichelekelley's review against another edition

5.0

Audible version: A teacher read this book to me when I was in 5th grade. I read it to my kids when they were growing up. And since I just read Rule of the Bone by Russell Banks, which is apparently a modern day version of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, I figured I had to read it again, and what better way than by listening - the way stories are meant to be told! I don't see the connection between the two books, but no matter. I was happy to frolic by the river and in the caves with Tom and Huck for awhile again. Offerman does a decent job of narrating. At first I wasn't impressed, but as it went, I have to say, it was perfect.

john_pascoe's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

 

“I do not wish any reward but to know I have done the right thing.”- Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn. 

Off the Mississippi shores in St Petersburg, Missouri, United States of America before The Civil War, schoolboy protagonist Tom Sawyer would rather play hooky than attend school and receives the “lickings” from Aunt Polly. Tom “by and by” befriends the local outcast and son of a drunkard, Huckleberry Finn. 

Despite his apprehension for schooling, Tom is rather clever and gets away with many mischiefs. One instance of this is when Tom cons neighbourhood boys into whitewashing the fence surrounding Aunt Polly’s house when he was supposed to do it. “I never did see the beat of that boy.” – Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn

Huckleberry Finn later picks up the slack and recounts his adventures of travelling down the river with a runaway slave, encountering a family embroiled in a feud, two scoundrels acting as if royalty, and Aunt Polly who mistakes him for Tom Sawyer. 

Mark Twain communicates, through Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn, that one does not need go to school to make a positive change; “I never let my schooling interfere with my education.” – Mark Twain. This book has been “banned” for racial slurs and general racist themes but this serves an important role – showing history and the injustices of the times. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism and Slavery

Minor: Racism

mcsayegh's review against another edition

4.0

Fun read, especially once you get into the southern vernacular.

hannah_reads_books's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

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

3.0

norbert04's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

space_cadet_dude's review against another edition

4.0

This was a nostalgic book for me. It was entertaining to read through the point of view of kids. Their logic being underdeveloped and the contemplating of sneaky behavior was something of the days long gone.

There is not much to the plot. There are no major plot twists or any thrills in the book but it felt like it was good for the soul. I liked the Southern language of the book being from the South, but I could see where someone from up North may struggle with it.

The characters were excellent. This is one of the times where the characters were more important than the plot itself. From their development and their behaviors to their adventures, they were definitely the best part.

ferrisscottr's review against another edition

4.0

Graphic re-telling of Tom Sawyer. Of course the story is amazing, it's Tom Sawyer! Good art and really good pacing. I enjoyed this quite a bit.

finnmt120's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

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

4.5