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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Penguin Classics)
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Penguin Classics
Author: Mark Twain, Kerry Shale
'Cordially hated and dreaded by all the mothers of the town because he was idle, and lawless, vulgar, and bad - and because all their children admired him so', Huckleberry Finn, the fourteen-year-old son of the town drunkard, joins runaway slave Jim on an exciting journey down the mighty Mississippi River on a raft.
ISBN-13: 9780140865608
ISBN-10: 0140865608
Publication Date: 7/1/1998
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3.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Book Type: Audio Cassette
Other Versions: Paperback
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Leigh avatar reviewed The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Penguin Classics) on + 378 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 20
Surprisingly, this is one of the funniest books I've ever read. Twain injects humor into ordinary circumstances and creates extraordinary situations. My favorite is when Huck convinces Jim to etch stories of his captivity and torturous life in jail on metal plates and throw them out of the window of the small guest cabin behind Huck's aunt's house, where Jim had been staying only a week.

Huck's a mischievous and adventure-loving little guy you'll really enjoy simply because of his bold and fearless personality. Twain did well with this one and I recommend it.
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Helpful Score: 1
I can understand why this book is studied, but I also understand why there's confusion over whether or not it's a true satire. Not for me, although if you like action-based stories, you might like it.
JillSparrow avatar reviewed The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Penguin Classics) on + 48 more book reviews
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Great classic portrait of American life back in the day. One of my favorites. Simple language and easy read for the casual reader.
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reviewed The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Penguin Classics) on + 15 more book reviews
The classic account of Huck's and Jim's voyage down the Mississippi River.


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