Reviews with content warning for Racial slurs - The Adventure of Tom Sawyer

I read this book partly because I recently watched the Ken Burns’ documentary on Mark Twain, and partly because I wanted to read this and Huckleberry Finn before reading James. I think it was interesting enough. I appreciated the humor that Twain wove into the story. The racism and language was hard to get through. Overall, I’m glad to check it off my list and move on.

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adventurous lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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ndheredia2's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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novanod's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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robyn1998's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

As a child my dad used to read Mark Twain's books to me and my siblings. I don't remember having many thoughts about them at the time. I listened to this audiobook in preparation to read Percival Everett's James and found it very charming. I liked how Mark Twain's author's notes were peppered in and the humour they added. I bet so many young boys wanted to be Tom Sawyer.
I understand that Mark Twain was seen as progressive for his time and, while that may be the case, the whole thing with Injun Joe was a bit of a let down...
That being said, I'd definitely read the rest of the series again.
I don't think Jim was really involved in this book so I want to pick up The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to compare the two.

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