The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Adventures of Tom and Huck #1

Mark Twain with John Seelye

226 pages • first pub 1876 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer charts the escapades of a thirteen-year-old boy growing up on the banks of the Mississippi. Testing the patience of his aunt Polly, the bold and sharp-witted Tom Sawyer frequently skips school in search of excitement, ...

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Moods

adventurous 93%
lighthearted 67%
funny 62%
relaxing 12%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 7%
reflective 7%
emotional 5%
tense 5%
challenging 4%
dark 3%
informative 2%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 24%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.58

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