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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
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.
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
lisa_writing's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
octavia_cade's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
I've read and reviewed the two books collected here separately, so this is basically for my own records. Notable to this edition is the very interesting introduction, which places the writing of the two books in a period where Twain's own ethical development was coming to more fully understand the influence of slavery on American life. When I read Tom Sawyer, a little while back, I commented that the whole book had a predominant flavour of nostalgia. Given that much of it is drawn from Twain's own childhood experiences in Missouri, that's understandable - but that preoccupation with childish things led to a book that glossed over the reality of slavery at the time, and how it existed in Tom's life (and by extension, child-Twain's). Ten years later, and married to a woman from a family of abolitionists, Twain, so the introduction argues, regretted that glossing over as a product of his own ignorance, and actively tried to create a novel in which slavery was more thoroughly interrogated. It was a clear, well-argued introduction, and I'm glad I read it - it's provided a lot of context to the books that I didn't have before.
The rating for the collection is, as always, the average of the individual ratings.
The rating for the collection is, as always, the average of the individual ratings.
bookaneer's review against another edition
3.0
I like Huck's story better than Tom's. Probably because it is darker. Tom's story is alright, he's a very smart and creative kid and he sometimes made me laugh, especially the part when he was asked about the first two disciples during Sunday School and he answered David and Goliath, haha...
Anyway, Huck's story is better because it gives more insight on the real life and people along the Mississippi river when there's still slavery. Huck surely met with various, interesting characters during his runaway. He might not be as resourceful as Tom, but I love him because his character is more complex. He questioned himself many times on the values of society and his pondering whether he should 'break' the rules or not are quite intriguing. Apparently Huck Finn is one of the most challenged books in the US. Not surprising, especially with so much N word in it. Is it racist? My gut feeling says no. But anyway, I still think the book deserves its place among the great American novels.
Anyway, Huck's story is better because it gives more insight on the real life and people along the Mississippi river when there's still slavery. Huck surely met with various, interesting characters during his runaway. He might not be as resourceful as Tom, but I love him because his character is more complex. He questioned himself many times on the values of society and his pondering whether he should 'break' the rules or not are quite intriguing. Apparently Huck Finn is one of the most challenged books in the US. Not surprising, especially with so much N word in it. Is it racist? My gut feeling says no. But anyway, I still think the book deserves its place among the great American novels.