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242 pages • first pub 1881 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781605124919
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akasha Classics
Publication date: 12 July 2009
Description
Mark Twain's first foray into historical fantasy is a witty and satirical tale of switched identities. Tom is a beggar in 16th-century England. A chance meeting with Edward, the crown prince, results in an instant friendship and a wild scheme. The...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,251 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 40%
funny 30%
hopeful 17%
informative 16%
reflective 15%
emotional 14%
challenging 13%
dark 11%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 5%
sad 4%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 36% | Character: 34% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Classism, Domestic abuseMinor
Death, Death of parent
242 pages • first pub 1881 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781605124919
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akasha Classics
Publication date: 12 July 2009
Description
Mark Twain's first foray into historical fantasy is a witty and satirical tale of switched identities. Tom is a beggar in 16th-century England. A chance meeting with Edward, the crown prince, results in an instant friendship and a wild scheme. The...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,251 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 40%
funny 30%
hopeful 17%
informative 16%
reflective 15%
emotional 14%
challenging 13%
dark 11%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 5%
sad 4%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 36% | Character: 34% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, Classism, Domestic abuseMinor
Death, Death of parent