The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer
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Jul 02, Pages. It is a dreamlike summertime world of hooky and adventure, pranks and punishment, villains and first love, filled with memorable characters. But when Huck meets a runaway slave named Jim, his life changes forever. On their exciting flight down the Mississippi aboard a raft, the boy nobody wanted matures into a young man of courage and conviction. As a young child, he moved with his family to Hannibal, Missouri, on the banks… More about Mark Twain.
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Also by Mark Twain. Inspired by Your Browsing History. Under the Feet of Jesus. The Woman Who Walked into Doors. Huck and Jim see passed this and that is what makes it such a truly great American novel. They do mix and connect with each other well; they had so much to relate to despite the color of their skin.
They both came from similar backgrounds of not having much time to do anything worth while or having choices to make on their own. They wanted it enough to escape everything they had ever known because they knew it was a risk worth taking if they could every reach their desire, freedom. So much of what went on in this book including racism and poverty still exists in our world today making it the best great American novel that anyone from any generation can relate to and understand.
As I read I became connected to the two men because I wanted them to reach their goal of freedom so it could prove to everyone that people are people no matter what they look like, we all want the same things. Everyone wants acceptance and rights to live their lives the way they want. This story tells of how no one should be denied the opportunity to adventure and explore any way one pleases. Jim and Huck proved this to us through their adventures even if they were separated at times, but to find out if they make it together as one again than read this novel.
Feb 20, Jeremy rated it it was amazing Shelves: I think he is a little bit jealous of Tom though. Finished Tom Sawyer but not Huckleberry Finn. Liked the shewd naughty Tom, how he pursuaded the boys to paint the fence for him with fun, how he was absorbed by a fly or a green worm, how he comforted and protected Becky like a man. As to Huckleberry Finn, stopped reading at the adventure with the "king" and the "duke", what nonsense were they talking about I think you will like these paragraphs: One day Tom was in the act of dosing the crack when his aunt's yellow cat came along, purring, eying the teaspoon avariciously, and begging for a taste.
A little green worm came crawling over a dewy leaf, lifting two-thirds of his body into the air from time to time and "sniffing around", then proceeding again.
Aug 30, Ebster Davis rated it it was amazing. First off, this is the first time I've listened to the unabridged version. For those of us naive enough to believe that the two American Folk heroes in this book are merely rambunctious teenagers looking for adventure, the real story will come as a complete shock. Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are budding psychopaths.
It's not like its completely their faults either. They both have a skewed sense of morality that was influenced by their upbringing and culture. Huck was abused badly and then ab First off, this is the first time I've listened to the unabridged version. Huck was abused badly and then abandoned by his father. His dad only comes back when he finds out Huck is now wealthy. Huck also believes he is destined for to go to hell because he wants to do the right thing, but his culture believes its wrong freeing a slave.
Tom and his brother Sid are orphans. Although, judging by Tom's behavior I think he would probably be the evil mastermind even if this were not the case. Poor kids and their totaly messed up lives! The boys are clever, but not very logical. And they are poorly educated. And they lie for no particular reason at all. On a side note: Huck should have died, like, ten times during his trip down the Mississippi River. And, eating snakes is gross!
Aug 27, Dave rated it really liked it. I reread this and liked it a lot more. My first review is below this one. I got to thinking about narrators who reveal things about themselves unintentionally. Plus I liked Jim a lot more. Definately a sloppy book, but Huck is great. Kinda sad how he is great and doesn't realize it. The language in this book and the style of narration are what make Huck Finn.
I am not interested in the movement of the plot which tires me in keeping track of where the hell they are going. But that is lazy attenti I reread this and liked it a lot more. But that is lazy attention on my part. Try imagining that Jim instead of a person is Huck's trusty hound and there does not appear to be much difference. There is a real racial controversy surrounding this book that will never go away. Europeans are lucky in that they can read this more comfortably, but Americans are looking too hard in the mirror with this book that it will never rest comfortably in a school's curriculum.
I read Tom and Huck, and skipped the third book at least for the time being. I read Tom Sawyer as a kid, and managed to make it this far in life without ever having read Huck Finn before! Tom is just good entertainment and nothing more, loaded with nostalgia for the childhood everyone wishes he had had -- running loose on summer nights, exploring islands and haunted houses, adventure and peril and hidden treasure to be won. Huckleberry Finn is pretty amazing, for its loving description of the r I read Tom and Huck, and skipped the third book at least for the time being.
Huckleberry Finn is pretty amazing, for its loving description of the river scenery as much as for Huck's determination to follow his own conscience and go to hell, rather than do something "good" that seems like a moral wrong. I could have lived without the slapstick ending, and without the deus ex machina of Jim being free all along If it had concluded with Huck's decision not to turn Jim in, it just might have been the Great American Novel.
Although I'd read both of these a decade ago, when I was about the same age as Tom and Huck, reading them again has been such a differently enriching experience. While the first is, ostensibly, a book for children by adults, the second is a book for adults by children. Even as both works can exist in their own, a dual edition like this brings out some of the inherent interdependencies as well those feature which contrast one another sharply.
I agree with those who say that Twain is perhaps Amer Although I'd read both of these a decade ago, when I was about the same age as Tom and Huck, reading them again has been such a differently enriching experience. For an adventure tale, a story of young friendships, a semi-psychological-horror thriller and a narrative of nature vs human civilisation all rolled into two, Twain's most iconic works are essential reads for every generation across the globe. Apr 10, Alicia Harlington rated it it was ok Shelves: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain, even though it is a classic children's book, it was not my cup of tea.
Which is why I did rate it a two out of five stars. I feel as though that this book is a lot for children to handle, especially younger ones just because they might not fully understand what Mark Twain is trying to say. He uses racism and slavery in such a way that I personally feel is too old for the younger crowd. This book is way too sophisticated for young readers The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain, even though it is a classic children's book, it was not my cup of tea.
This book is way too sophisticated for young readers and would definitely need some assistance with parents. On the other hand, I do think that this book is a good starting point for children to ask questions to their parents about some difficult topics but other than that I did not enjoy this book. Last but not least there is violence and many deaths that do include two children which also could be rough for children to read. Would recommend only to the older crowd. 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 I like Huck's story better than Tom's. 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. My gut feeling says no. But anyway, I still think the book deserves its place among the great American novels. View all 3 comments. I simply hate the way it is written. Yes, I know the southern American language shapes the characters and makes them unique, but damn it, it takes forever to read. Old medieval English is more understandable than this crap. I'll take Shakespeare any day. The story is lazing along and, to be honest, quite boring most of the time. There are so many detours and unnecessary details that even though the book is not that long, it feels like the length of a heavy Russian drama.
I can honestly say that I I simply hate the way it is written. I can honestly say that I am not a fan of Mark Twain, and I probably won't ever open another book that he has written - definitely not voluntarily. This book gave me headaches, and I had to force myself to keep reading. Books are supposed to be enjoyable, and this was just a waste of time.
Mar 27, Brian Ridge rated it it was amazing Shelves: Not sure what else I can add to the mountains of praise these two books have received over the years. Clearly, they are are classics of American literature that deserve to be read in their original form by all American high school students. I think that what I liked best about these two books is the innocence and simplicity of the era.
While kids today are busy with TV, movies, computer games, social media, and cell phones, Tom, Huck and their friends could entertain themselves for hours on end Not sure what else I can add to the mountains of praise these two books have received over the years. While kids today are busy with TV, movies, computer games, social media, and cell phones, Tom, Huck and their friends could entertain themselves for hours on end playing pirates, trading knick-knacks, pulling innocent pranks, and searching haunted houses.
These books offer a real slivce-of-life of the times. Mar 17, Tyler rated it really liked it. After running away from home, Huck hides off in a near by island, and while at the island he gets to know and continues his adventures with Jim, a runaway slave. I really enjoyed the book because it was fun to read, unpredictable, and I liked how Mark Twain made the book feel like it was written by Huck himself. It's a good book, and I would recommend it. Apr 16, June Ahern rated it really liked it. Mark Twain was a writing genius as he captured a time in American history and the lives of people living in the South.
I'm chucking my way through Huck's adventures with Tom showing up recently. Read this as a teen and rereading as a senior with much change of my outlook on the story. Completed - again - since I've read this read this story way back in the olden days. A good read for sure!
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May 10, Jennifer rated it really liked it. Reading as an adult, I found that I wasn't quite so engrossed but I did enjoy it and appreciated the author's style of writing. I found myself paying less attention to the story which I knew and more to the writing and language.
A great period tale. Oct 23, Denis rated it really liked it. Kennt wohl jeder aus seinen kindheitstagen. Oct 23, Janna Shaftan rated it really liked it. What the fuck is wrong with people who want to change the vocabulary of this book? There is a point to using the word "nigger" in it. If you can't understand why, then you're a moron. You cannot call yourself an American if you have not read this book. Alot of the complaints in the reviews about this book are that "It is too slow", and "It is too difficult to read.
This is actual literature from over years ago. Yes it takes work to get through the dialogue. It is not exactly a page turner in that regard. But if you can be patient, and "get into the groove' of the dialect, then you will soon be able to read through the conversation with less effort. Of course, I am reading this as an adult, and because I chose to do so, and not for a homework assignment. I am glad I took the time to do so, because this to me is what literature is all about. It's rewarding - not just a book you cruise through in two days, and then give it to your 10 year old who also reads it in two days.
There is a lot of social commentary, as well as commentary about the inherent decency of man, and what we do to screw up our kids along the way. Critics are correct, this is not a children's book. It just happens to be about a child. Mark Twain was a masterful writer.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel by Mark Twain, first published in the United Kingdom It is a direct sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is an novel about a young boy growing up Tom and Huckleberry Finn swear a blood oath to not tell anyone about the murder, as they feel that if they do, Injun Joe would murder them.
I hope you take the time to work through this book. Also, the Dover Thrift version does not appear to be censored - as some of the other books are purported to be. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. I wonder if somewhere in the Great By and By Mr Clemons is having himself a little chuckle every time some English teacher assigns his tome to another class of befuddled students. Surely the man who created the least literate, most rebellious, and most happily ignorant character in American Lit would appreciate the irony. He might even crack wise at the serious sermonizers and pretentious pontificators lauding his deeply flawed novel as the prodigious.
Of all people, Mark Twain would know a sham when he saw one.
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Even taken in the context of the day, this novel's glaring inadequacies and blunders are hard to miss. But then, he would also recognize the American-ness of the response, as well, the salesman's spiel, the overblown praise, the pumped up pomposity, the urgent, if insecure, need to apply superlatives. I feel so lucky to have found these books I got the Tom Sawyer companion book, too. The gift shop in Hannibal was selling the set in a pristine, brand new binding, etc.
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I just couldn't justify the cost. But when I found these books from the original or so printing in these lovely sleeves, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. And, combined, the two were cheaper than Hannibal's offering! What a great book. Having used the 7th edition often, this was a pleasant update to the old edition with updated photos, easier navigation of pages, and overall just a fantastic resource that Im sure everyone involved with neurosurgery for years has been using.
The book in my opinion just feels cleaner with a better layout and color coding scheme that helps once you have used it a few times to quickly navigate an otherwise complex load of information. Cant really speak to how great the book is as I am still new to the field, but has proven itself time and time again for me in the short time owning it to be a great companion for rounds, pimp questions, quickly refreshing prior to cases etc The chapter numbers seem to get off my Kindle version is not bad. The chapter numbers seem to get off my 1 at some point for Tom Sawyer, but didn't seem to be missing text.
I bought the Kindle version to read when I don't have the book another publisher with both books as well. Other than the chapter numbers, it was a good format - although not much to get wrong I guess. I think most physical books have a few maps and fancy fonts on some parts, but that's not vital to the story. As far as the stories go, I've read both at least a couple of times when they were required reading in middle school and later.
Tom Sawyer the book is fun without much meaning, except the joys of childhood.