Compras Nikon Bluetooth |
Mr.poppers penguins is a very good book. It is very funny. If you were to read this book you would be laughing as hard as you ever have. When I first read the bok I thought it was going to be worse, but it was very funny. I would recomend this book to people 10 and under.
2 One Lousy Escapade
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, is a dull book that is kept alive only by its strong moral lesson that contradicts the rights of slavery. Jim, an African-American runaway slave, is on the search for his own freedom by escaping to the south. Shortly into his journey, he phenomenally runs into and befriends Huck, a rambunctious wild child who is also coincidentally running away from home! Although the lesson is important, I found that it clouded Twain in his ability to entertain me as a reader. Insignificant chapters and random characters slowly drag along as Huck defeats all odds in his unrealistic encounters that take place on the Mississippi River. Repeated character personalities and storyline ideas created confusion for me as I was also perplexed by Jim's heavy dialect. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who is actually looking for an actual action plot as it is a huge disappointment as a sequel to the thrilling Tom Sawyer novel.
3 Huckleberry Finn Review
I gave this book four out of five stars for a couple of different reasons. First of all the book clearly shows the reader what is taking place in the U.S. at this time and it helps set the plot of the story. The second reason I gave it this rank is because throughout the whole book there is always something exciting taking place and plenty of action. This helps keep the reader focused and into the book. Another reason for my ranking is because even though the book is mostly serious, Mark Twain adds some comedy into the book to help reveal some of the more serious times in the book. The length of the book is just about perfect, because the author doesn't try and drag on a certain part of the story. This makes the book more interesting. Finally, the reason I didn't give this book a perfect five out of five is because of the ending. I feel that the ending doesn't fit the book. This is cause throughout the whole book there is always action taking place, and then at the ending of the book it kind of stops at a dull point. I think the ending could have been changed or something a little more exciting could have took place.
4 BOOK REVIEW BY: JESS
Huckleberry Fin was a good an exciting book. It was easy to visualize what was going on when you were reading it. It was about a poor 13 year old boy named Huckleberry FIn. His father was a drunk, and would beat him so he decided to run away. Huck ran away with A former slave named Jim. They shared many adventures as they went from town to town. Huckleberry fin was a good book, and if you take the time to read it you will enjoy it.
5 Huck Finn
Huck Finn Starts out great the first fifteen chapters or so are great, but then it starts to get more and more boring as the novel progresses. If your a reader that can just plow through chapters of maninless boring junk punctuated by periods of awesome literature this is the book for you
6 Matt Mandarino Huck Finn Review
I really enjoyed this book, it's one of the few that we've read in english class that has intrigued me to keep reading and find out what happens next. I really thought it lived up to it's classic stature and deserves to be hailed as one of the best. I think that it is going overboard to have ever banned this book, and was almost an unintelligent move. In the book Mark Twain shows how rediculous the prejudices and racism was and how a young boy is able to see through it, while the use of the word nigger is simply added for accuracy, not vulgarity.
7 Tom Dady Review for English Extra Credit for Mr. Bendalow
(sorry if i mispelled your name). At first i found this book somewhat hard to understand given the very nature of the writing style i could easily imagine a southerner sitting on a porch with a pipe telling this story to his grand kids or something word for word. Asides from this though i was quickly taken with the characters and the subtle yet distinct philosophies and suggestions that the book is filled with behind the guise of an entertaining tail of a boy's adventures down the Mississippi River. I don't understand how any critic could call this book trash or see any reason to ban it in some school libraries. Both the book and the author are very insightful into not only human nature but also into humor as demonstrated again and again by the Duke and the King. Sam Clemens also expresses his low opinion of frontiers folk who just as readily want to lynch someone as they are drinking at a pub. Overall, if you can get past the way it was written, this is a very insightful book and i reccomend it to anyone who enjoy sa good story or to someone who can read between the lines.
8 Huck Finn is da bomb
So many coming of age books owe a debt of thanks to HUCK FINN. Salinger's CATCHER IN THE RYE is one, along with the more modern BARK OF THE DOGWOOD. There are others, but the first true one was HUCK. The genius of Mark Twain is that the entire story is conceptualized and told from the perspective of 13-14 year old orphan boy, with almost no formal education at all. The telling of the tale gets a bit complicated if we look at the use, or in this case, misuse of the English language. Ahead of its time, STILL, this is good solid American reading. Would also recommend the collection of short stories titled THE CHILDREN'S CORNER for some excellent reading. Cheers!
9 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Bantam Classics)
Personaly I didn't like the book whatsoever. I don't see what the big deal about the book is. It's considered one of America's best novels but I just don't see that. It's just a story about a stupid kid that runs away and that uses the "n" word one too many times.
I addition to this i think that the book shows a lot of racism. The "n" word was used more than 200 times and it's just stupid that the author had to include all this racism in the book just to get the point across to his audience.
Some people that have written reviews here might not be offeded by the racism that this book shows and I am surprised about this. It makes me angry to see that there are people out there saying how good of a book this is when there are serious issues with it.
10 certainly good, but not all it's cracked up to be
now, before I get flamed for what I put above, let me explain. This certainly is a good book, which a great many people have and do enjoy greatly. I'm not someone who thinks this book is racist, and I understand wholly the reason for twain's use of the n-word. that being said, and maybe it's just me because I have high expectations for everything I read, but I couldn't really get into it. I understand that huck is supposed to be uneducated and maybe a little stupid, but his entire character was completely uninteresting to me. Nothing in this book jumped out and me and grabbed my attention, making me want to read further. Hemingway said that ALL modern american literature comes from this book. Now while this book may have paved the way for such classics as "To kill a Mockingbird" among others,not to mention influenced a great many writers, I think this is a crock of crap. When I read modern fiction I don't see a whole lot coming from this book. In fact, I'm happy about this. I don't see why twain had to use this book to make political statements, because fiction and politics should have nothing to do with one another. to quote one of my favorite writers, stephen king "If fiction and politics ever do become interchangeable, I'm gong to kill myself because I won't know what else to do. You see, politics always change. Stories never do." That being said, I have made my main points for my dissapointment in this book, and maybe I have a lot to learn about literature still, but to think that as some people do, that you can't understand modern literature without liking this book, is bull.
11 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry Finn is an entertaining but dark epic, considered a masterpiece by some and offensive by others.
This novel is set in the deep South during the antebellum period. Huckleberry Finn is a boy who, after being subjected to attempts to be "sivilized" by the Widow Douglas and after being kidnapped and detained by his alcoholic, abusive father, finally sets off down the Mississippi River with Jim, a runaway slave. They strike up an unlikely friendship. When Huck was at home, he and Tom Sawyer pulled a few pranks on Jim, like taking his hat and making him believe that witches flew him around the country while he was sleeping. Now that he is spending more time with Jim, he starts to have a growing respect for him. During the entire journey, Jim treats Huck with respect, almost mothering him. Huck would later remember this, which will affect some of his decisions.
While floating down river, they encounter a drifting house with a dead man inside; they came very close to being caught by a dangerous gang, and nearly being run over by a steamboat. Two men who claim to have royal blood in them join Huck and Jim downstream. These men will unwittingly test the loyalty of Huck's friendship with Jim.
My opinion of this book is on the fence. I certainly am not fond of it. The dialog can be confusing at times, especially when Jim starts talking. Everyone, including black slaves and white Southerners, use the word nigger frequently. One issue with this is that Huck calls every black person he sees a nigger; is he being a racial bigot or is he just repeating what he has heard all his life? Is he wrong for saying that or can he be excused for it because that's the common word back then for a black slave.
Though this book is not one that I would pick up again and again to read, I do not have a passionate hatred for it either. I find certain parts humorous. For example: to find out information from the townspeople, Huck disguises himself in a dress and a sunbonnet. Or when the old man's claim to royalty was that he was the son of Louis the XVI and Marie Antoinette. This book also brings to light how cruel human beings can be to one another. For example: When his friend Buck Grangerford and the male side of his family are killed in a feud with the Shepherdson family: They shoot Buck without a care. Huck would remember that all his life.
This is definitely not a children's book. The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn moves away from the child-like innocence Mark Twain used for Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain instead replaces it with a darker plot, with deeper characters, all the while taking a stab at slavery and the underlying flaws in human nature.
12 Review of The Adventures Huckleberry Finn
Are you interested in adventure, spirit and a true underdog story The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is for you.
In this book Huckleberry or Huck starts off living with a nice lady who raised him since his father disappeared. They lived off very well without him; Huck went to school, learned to read and write and was overall happy. Then out of nowhere Huck's father returned and took Huck away. His father was a drunk and treated Huck very badly, and he had to get out. Huck faked his own death and was ready to leave his life behind in order to start over. He builds a canoe and paddled to the island on the other side of the river. There he found Jim a run away slave. They became friends and traveled up north to get a new life for Huck and freedom for Jim. Huck and Jim traveled at night on the raft and slept and hid during the day. Along the way they met up with frauds and learned many things good and bad from them. The frauds were convinced they were royalties, even though they know it wasn't true. After they stole a large amount of money from very good people Huck and Jim knew they should not associate them. They were final caught but then got away and met up with Jim and Huck down the river. From there to make some more money one of the frauds they took Jim and sold him back into slavery. Huck was furious because he had befriended Jim and saw him as a regular person, not as a slave. He went to the home where Jim was being held and had a plan for escape. While he was there Huck met up with an old friend of his Tom Sawyer. Together they came up with a plan to free Jim. Does this plan work for them? Or does it backfire in their faces? To find out read the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
This was a good book, it covered an abundant amount of topics that interest me. Some quotes that give the book a good feel as are follows, also these quotes gives you some sort of inside look to the book.
"The Widow Douglas she took me for her son, and allowed she would sivilize me; but it was rough living in the house all the time, considering how dismal regular and decent the widow was in all her ways; and so when I couldn't stand it no longer I lit out. I got into my old rags and my sugar-hogshead again, and was free and satisfied. But Tom Sawyer he hunted me up and said he was going to start a band of robbers, and I might join if I would go back to the widow and be respectable. So I went back." This was Huck talking about this first family.
"It was a close place. I took . . . up [the letter I'd written to Miss Watson], and held it in my hand. I was a-trembling, because I'd got to decide, forever, betwixt two things, and I knowed it. I studied a minute, sort of holding my breath, and then says to myself: "All right then, I'll go to hell"-and tore it up. It was awful thoughts and awful words, but they was said. And I let them stay said; and never thought no more about reforming." This was Huck thinking about his friendship with Jim and whether he was doing the right thing or not.
These quotes can give a feel for what the book is about and an idea if you would like some of the thing that are discussed in the book.
I would recommend this book to a large group of different people. It contains a lot of material that will appeal to many different people making it easy for more people to enjoy it. It has everything from adventure, human suffering, family problems, to robbers and much more. If you are interested in a particular topic it is probably discussed in this book.
13 Huck Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an amazing piece American literature. This book helps you to get in the frame of mind of an American living in the Pre-Civil War era. This book depicts a journey of a young boy traveling down the mighty Mississippi helping Jim, a slave, enter freedom. They met interesting characters such as the duke and the king. These characters distract Huck and Jim from their mission but do help them to realize life lessons. You can really feel for Huck and you see the progression he makes through out the book. He starts off as a very racist boy but turns into a sympathetic young man.
Although this book uses words that, by some, are considered vulgar and inappropriate, this is not true at all. They truly help you to understand Huck's and many other's mindset. Mark Twain uses these words but they don't represent Mark Twain's personal opinions. Another thing I like about this book are the messages it tries to teach. Mark Twain is trying to show American's that sometimes the laws of the state and country can greatly differ from the "right" thing to do. He shows this over a period of time as Jim and Huck's relationship begins to advance. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, even though highly debated, can teach us many things about life and morals.
14 The Adventures of Huck and Jim
Huckleberry Fin Book Review
Huckleberry Fin was an exciting and adventurous book. It was easy to visualize what was going on when you were reading it.
It was about a poor 13 year boy named Huckleberry Fin. He lived with the Widow Douglas because his father never home. His father goes somewhere for about a month and gets drunk. When his father comes back he beats Huck and abuses him. Huck was getting scared of his father so he decides to runaway to Jackson's island where he meets Jim, who is a runaway slave. Jim ran away because he didn't want to go to the plantation. So Huck and Jim team up and runaway together.
Together these two share lots of adventures met different kinds of people, and seeing different cities. Jim has been freed by Miss Watson, who was his owner, and Huck has plans to set for the West. I encourage everyone to read this book. I think everyone who read it will enjoy it.
15 Captivating!
I just don't know any other way to put it..."Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is such a great book, it's better than sex! This is the most amazing classic American novel I have ever read, honest! It is the kind of book that you keep close to your heart forever. Not only is the language simple, you'll literally fall in love with the characters, each so intelligent and charming in their own way.
I am very impressed with Mark Twain's writing ability. It is astonishing that the book he wrote so long ago is still so adventuresome, still so educational, still so universal today. Although I found this novel more exciting than "Tom Sawyer," fans of the book that started it all will enjoy this too.
This is an awesome read for a high school English class. You'll like the action and your teacher will like the thematic purpose! Even though America is now slave-free, "Huck Finn" reminds us of the evils of human bondage, ensuring that the U.S. will continue to maintain freedom for all. Listen to the words of Jim and the thoughts of Huck after Huck fakes his death--it'll all come together.
Peace!
16 Please!
Who the hell is this Mark Twain character?! Simply put: What a lousy novel! Maybe this was his first novel...I don't know. Anyways, I sure hope he doesn't plan on writing anything else. I read this book, initially, in the author's native bulgarian language...and it was even worse! The translator was probably trying to do us a favor by touching up this P.O.S. novel, but I think it would take an act of God to save this text...
17 Horrible
This book was a profound disappointment. It offered nothing in the way of plot, characters, or theme. It is a long, painstaking, tedious read. Don't bother with this book.
18 very exciting and suspenseful
I had previously read the book "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" during a project in third grade. I grew up very close to St. Petersburg, Missouri, where the story takes place. This made the story more interesting because I know what the area is like. I could not comprehend the story as well then as I now can, and it was fascinating to reread. It was also much better this time because I was not being forced to read it in class.
The story held my focus throughout, and I found it hard to put the book down. I loved the constant action of the book. The boys were always coming up with sly or cunning ideas, as they had done in the prequel. It was quite humorous, while still creating a great deal of suspense and drama. It gives people who have grown up in recent years a chance to imagine what it would be like to grow up at the turn of the century. That is probably my favorite aspect of the book. It has an overabundance of action while remaining very believable and somewhat realistic.
The main characters are my favorite part of this series of books. Huck is my favorite character because he overcomes so much adversity. He could very easily give up on life after what he put up with against his father, but continued to aspire a good life elsewhere. Also, he acted as an older brother figure for Tom and taught him a lot during their experiences. I also admire Tom because he shares in Huck's action, as well as teaches him to be booksmart. They do well in complimenting each other. They also are very cunning but stay within their morals, and I admire that. Jim is an example of how the boys were far ahead of their time and befriended not only a black man, but a slave. They were very mature, despite ignorance because of their young age. None of the main characters ever seemed to be selfish when it came to helping each other; they would always put their neck on the line for one another.
Overall, I loved this book, and would suggest it to anyone. I do think, however, that males would enjoy it more than females simply because the adventures tend more to a male imagination, but it can be enjoyed by all readers.
19 "Alright, then, I'll go to hell" - and tore it up
a amazing masterpiece of american literature. I hate people who discredit it by saying its a racist book, by no means was it racist besides the use of the N word alot ( but that was how the southeners talked at that time ). the story many centers on how huck is struggling to help free a slave named Jim who is running away for freedom, and throughout it huck realizes its the right thing to do, even if it means going to hell for it ( so hence the quote above ). and its not only about slavery and racism, it also deals with child abuse, deceitful robbers pretending to be preachers fortune tellers and people like that, the horrors and stupidity of feuds, and also tries to tie in some light hearted good old fashion Tom and Huck type humor to keep hope alive for the characters in the book. Overall this book is basically about the horrors of human hatred and how its wrong, its supposed to be a eye opener to people to change their ways and see the truth of the matters such as racism for what they are. not at all racist, deserves way more than 5 stars, and one of the best classic books ever. A MUST HAVE
20 Huck Finn
I felt that this was generaly a good novel. I really enjoyed the life of huck fin. He is a very creative charctor and very inteligent. I like how he has the ability to set up a life, not be fully satisfied with it and decide to just run away and leave every thing behind.
Not only is Huckleberry Finn an adventurous book, it also can be comical and light, though the book has a grave meaning, showing the wrongs in society at the time in the late 19th century. This book was also very good at showing you what life was like at the time. It shows how life was much simpler then.
On a negative side i did not like how the book focused so much on racism. I do not reading about it and i would say that it strongly influinces this book. It does provide some good moral value on the subject though.
Huck gets a lot done in the short period of time that the book is baised on. Huck is adopted by the well-intentioned but way too overprotective Widow Douglas(needless to say, Huck is none too pleased with the widow's attempts to turn him into an upstanding citizen). Because of this he runs away and soon after finds himself living with his abusive fauther. He enjoys this at first but eventully decides that the abuse is enough. So again he runs away and this is where he meets jim. Jim is a runaway slave and togeather as outcasts they become best friends.
I would definitly reccomend this book to any age level. Even thew it can get boring at times it is worth it to keep goign for the action. I wish i would have read The adventures of tom sawyer first i feel like it would have given me a greater understanding of this book.
21 The classic rebel
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", as well as "Tom Sawyer" are a throw back to when life was simpler, when right and wrong were as simple as black and white, and there is no gray. When Huck and Tom are playing at the river or in the woods, reminds me of my own childhood. Also the superstitions are funny, but realistic for that kind of ignorant kids to believe in. Jim's "superstition" is more like watching birds for weathetr patterns, which is real fronieer skills back then. The story is that Huck Finn runs away from his abusive father. Along the way he helps Jim the slave escape. The two form a close friendship and that helps them get through several adventures; some funny and some some what scary. I will always love these books, but "Huckleberry Finn" is the best because it's a road trip, or rather a raft trip down the Mississippi River. This one also is more of a social commentery on the cruelty of Christian civilization, and the nobility and honor of the untamed savage.
22 Wow thats funny.
I swear i never saw the word nigger so many times in a book. And it was a real hoot to. I Couldnt help but laugh...everytime they made mention of a nigger. somthin about the ignorance of it is funny i guess On a serious note it Is a very good read, and it speaks alot about the ignorance of the times. Somthing that we need to face lest history repeat itself.
I was fascinated with the open and blatant use of racial slurrs which are never heard in our polictically correct society today. And the way the language of the early african americans is depicted like "I laid dah under the shavins all day. I uz hungry warn't afeared bekase I knowed ole missus en de widder was goin to start for de camp meetin."
I like it when these books are rewritten exactly as they are and not edited as so many historical things are so as not to "offend" anyone. A rousing and funny fictional story set in the back drop of actual historical surroundings. Its a fine read for all.
23 Is this a bunch of short stories or a one big novel??
I didn't like Huck Finn too much because it's difficult to analyze and put together in words. It was more of a pleasure reading novel than a book for an English class.
24 Not the Great American Novel
Considered by many to be the great American novel, Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is the story of a boy, Huck Finn, and a runaway slave, Jim, as they travel down the Mississippi River on a raft. "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is the sequel to Twain's novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". Where "Tom Sawyer" was more a care-free children's book, "Huck Finn" is a far darker less childlike book.
Judging from my rating you can see that I do not agree that this is in fact the great American novel. Twain seemed far too unsure of what he wanted to accomplish with this book. The pat answer is to expose the continuing racism of American society post-Civil War. By making Jim simultaneously the embodiment of white racist attitudes about blacks and a man of great heart, loyalty, and bravery, Twain presented him as being all too much of what white America at the time was unwilling to acknowledge the black man as: human.
However noble the cause though, Twain's story is disjointed, at times ridiculous, and, worst of all (for Twain anyway), unfunny. The situations that Huck and Jim find themselves in are implausible at best. Twain may not have concerned himself too much with the possibleness of his story; but, it does detract from your enjoyment of a story when you constantly disbelieve the possibility of something happening.
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is an important book in that it did affect much of the American literature that followed it. However, this is another novel which is more important to read for its historical significance than for its story.
25 Brother Huck, Down The River, Stuck In the Mud
Mark Twain's The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (1885) is generally agreed to be the greatest American novel of the nineteenth century. In fact, when all American novels are considered together, only F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (1925) approaches it in stature. Unlike the often artificial, theatrical, and tongue - in - cheek The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn is a driving, rollicking, and robust first - person narrative propelled by both dramatic, often hilarious action and masterful characterization.
First introduced in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) as a coarse bumpkin the town elders find undesirable company for other boys, The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn reintroduces Huck as an introverted young lad of fourteen who is both generally naive and cautiously shrewd, uneducated but clever, deeply human, ingenious, and fully accepting of his tattered form and misfit status. While Apollonian Tom carefully plans, creates, and acts out his fantasies and fantasy personas, the simpler, Dionysian, nudity - loving Huckleberry simply is who he believes himself to be. Lacking the need to imagine a larger transcendental identity for himself, Huck spontaneously and consistently lives the sort of vital, active life Tom craves but only sporadically enjoys.
For Huck, "solid comfort" means enjoying a good pipe while resting under a tree in the woods, free of rules, regulations, "petticoat despotism," parental figures, "social improvement," and scholastic education. But The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn finds its protagonist with little time for blissful rumination. Escaping both his prim, would - be adoptive mother, the Widow Watson, and his abusive, vagabond father by faking his own murder, Huck joins forces with fellow runaway Jim, Miss Watson's black slave and yard hand, upon whom suspicion of the homicide has unfortunately fallen. Setting off down the Mississippi River in whatever vessel is available for the taking, the two embark on a series of calamitous adventures that test their individual strength, resourcefulness, and loyalty to their principles and one another.
A product of its time, The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn honestly reflects the racist attitudes prevalent in post Civil War America. Superstitious, gullible, fearful, and constantly wide - eyed in astonishment, Jim is a stereotypical burlesque negro of the period. But, as in Erskine Caldwell's Georgia Boy (1943), Jim, like Caldwell's Handsome Brown, consistently shows strength of character, moral fortitude, common sense, and an frequent admirable penchant for putting the interests of others ahead of his own. Though Jim is the novel's primary fall guy, buffoon, and figure of fun, even a cursory reading of the novel reveals that almost all of the characters, regardless of gender, race, age, or social position, are fools, dupes, charlatans, and aggressively silly, limited personalities caught in their own narrow, selfish perceptions.
As British and American folk songs from 'Mattie Groves' and 'Henry Martin' to 'Fennario' and 'Follow The Drinking Gourd' attest, life in the 'good old days' was anything but a bucolic idyll. Though rarely less than comic, The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn reflects this reality: degeneracy, murder, senseless bloody feuds, theft, and mercenary lawlessness are the rule of the day. Unlike The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer, which illustrated a single if protracted episode of evil within small town American life, Huck's story takes place in a larger fallen world in which the white picket fence, bread - and - butter chip pickle life of the earlier book has passed away.
Here more than in any other work, Twain proves himself a master of language. Chapter Sixteen, the "Raftsman's Passage" episode, which the author omitted from the first edition, is a spectacular example of Twain at the height of his literary power. When Huck becomes a stowaway aboard an immense raft by night, he witnesses a group of virile roustabouts and scalawags bragging, boasting, and squaring off around a fire in sneering, full - blooded fashion. Two of the rogues, each the baddest of the bad, circle around one another as their fistfighting duel begins. The first states he is "the original iron - jawed, brass - mounted, copper - bellied corpse - maker from the wilds of Arkansas, the man they call Sudden Death and General Desolation...sired by a hurricane, dam'd by an earthquake, half - brother to the cholera, nearly related to the small pox on the mother's side...blood's my natural drink, and the wails of the dying is music to my ears!" Not to be outdone, the second admits "I scratch my head with the lightning and purr myself to sleep with the thunder...I put my hand on the sun's face and make it night on the earth...I bite a piece out of the moon and hurry the seasons - I shake myself and crumble the mountains. The massacre of isolated communities is the pastime of my idle moments, the destruction of nationalities the serious business of my life!" Needless to say, the absurd battle that follows less that justifies their claims of virile dominance and world subjugation.
T. S. Eliot wrote enthusiastically about the dominant role the Mississippi River plays in the novel, a questionable position readers may dispute, for The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn, with its emphasis on characterization, action, and down - home folk wisdom, spends little energy on mood or lyrical passages evoking nature at the height of summer. The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn finally succeeds, despite wordiness and occasional lengthy uninspired passages, because Huck is humble, self - reliant everyman who modestly seizes the potential in every situation to turn events to his favor -- and typically towards the good and the humane. Those editions which include the original illustrations by Edward Winsor Kemble and John Harley should be particularly rewarding to readers.
26 A Great Buy
Want a book with an adventurous twist? Then Huckleberry Finn is the book for you. Not only is Huckleberry Finn an adventurous book, it is also can be comical and light, though the book has a grave meaning, showing the wrongs in society at the time in the late 19th century.
The book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer precedes Huckleberry Finn, where in the beginning of Huckleberry Finn, Huck lives with the widow Douglas, though doesn't like the high class living, and frequently leaves to see his father, who's always drunk, or just hangs out in the woods. While in the woods, Huck meets Jim, a slave who escaped and needs to cross the Mississippi River to the freedom on the other side, in Illinois. Although this book portrays a serious meaning, it can also be funny and witty.
I liked this book because it was witty and comical, though it had an important message at the same time. I really liked this book because of this, though the southern accent complicates the understanding of the book. Overall, I thought this book is definitely a classic and a must read for all age levels.
27 Best look at morality
I know most people had to read this in school so I wondered why it was so important and I finally read it after college. I know it is suppose to be a kids story but I found it to be one of the best books on morality I have ever read.
The book teaches how even the most dowdy, illiterate knows that it is wrong to have another person as a slave.
Huck goes through lots of experiences on his trip down the river. He learns about the envy of his father, he can't understand why the families are feuding and killing each other year after year for an old arguement. He learns how to be a charlaton and what happens to people who lie.
The best part is when Tom Sawyer meets up with him and makes him and Jim follow all the rules from the pirate story and drives all the adults crazy.
I really enjoyed this book and believe every teenage should read it.
28 One of the great works in American Literature
Mark Twain called a `classic' a book that everyone praises but which no one actually reads. This book defies that description, and the result is a classic which is both very readable and very enjoyable. Few American authors have enjoyed such widespread popularity as Twain, and this work is, in my opinion, his best. The story is fairly simple, and the plot such that any average person could read and follow the story, yet the message the novel conveys is so deep and important that one cannot help but be greatly enriched by this book.
This is the story of Huck Finn, the son of the town drunk from `The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.' In this novel Huck helps a slave, Jim, escape from slavery, and the two of them float down the Mississippi in search of freedom for both of them. Along the way they have many adventures, and Tom even makes an appearance toward the end of the novel to complicate and romanticize things in true Tom Sawyer style.
This book has much to say about the subject of slavery. The institution is so entrenched in Huck's world that it is preached from the pulpit, that aiding a slave to escape means eternal damnation for the accomplice. Throughout the novel Huck struggles with this issue, as his inner conscience (which knows he should help Jim, and which sees him as an intelligent and worthy friend) battles his knowledge of society's morals and values (which sees Jim as a mindless brute which should be returned to captivity). In many ways Huck is far more perceptive than most people in his time, because he sees Negroes as people too. Huck's final decision in the matter is one of the great moments in American Literature. He knows what it means to help Jim, but he has made up his mind, "All right, then, I'll go to hell!"
I first read this book when I was young, and even then I was impressed by the story. I didn't understand most of the meaning, but the book nevertheless made an impact on me. This is the beauty of Mark Twain--he is readable for all ages.
29 Required reading if you know how to read
In my school years, I wasn't a very good student. I didn't do my homework or read what I was supposed to read, etc. But growing up, after reading a few of my friends' recommendations, reading just becomes a lot more fun if it isn't work. Taking tests and writing reports sucks the life out of literature, and I have to say this is a big problem with the American public school system.
But anyway, after reading this and that, I decided to catch up on classics. You know, so I don't seem like such an ignoramus about books since absolutely everyone but me has read them. So, I read 1984, Catcher in the Rye, to name a few. Then I come across Huck Finn. My high school junior class read this book, but of course, I hardly paid any attention.
Racist? Sure, it's rampant with the horrid N word, but this is a book about a specific time period with slaves, and Twain captures the right feel and choice of dialogue perfectly, and sadly, it mirrors many of the guests that appear on Jerry Springer. The buzz word is just something you have to get over, it's not important to the story and it's not about hating African slaves and their descendants, but just a minor detail. People that say they should ban this book are just extremely ignorant. How racist is it for someone to help a slave ESCAPE?
The story, overall, is very satisfying and enjoyable all the way through. Once you get to know the characters, you care about them and worry for their well-being. I'm not sure how I can better express what a great and well-written classic this is without quoting half the book, so you'll just have to give it a try.
A word of warning, however, if you must read the Penguin Classics paperback edition of the book, DO NOT READ THE INTRODUCTION BY JOHN SEELYE. Not until you've finished reading the story. This is very important for your enjoyment of the story. While it's well-written and provides a lot of insight into Twain and the story, it's written on the presumption that you've already read the book, meaning, the ending and several important plot points are completely blown. Why would they call it an introduction if it assumes you've already read it? This entire section should've been printed at the end of the book or not at all.
30 Not what you expect, you ding dongs...
This book is not only the most controversial piece of American Literature ever written, but it is also one of the most spectacular. The ignorant may be offended by the so-called "racist" references, but this book is actually strongly anti-slavery. Twain uses literary device known as satire and color writing to, respectively, make attacks against an unjust system and to bring his story to life. An intelligent person's education is not complete until they have read this book, gotten to know Huck, and fallen in love with Twain's acidic attacks against the injustices of society.
31 The most contriversal book of our time.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was written Samuel Cleamins a.k.a: Mark Twain. This a book about Huck Fin and Jim (a run away slave) travel down the Mississippi River trying to escape up to the northern states.
This book is the most controversial book of our time. It has been banned in some schools for being racist. It does have a racist tone, but it is also one of the best books of our time as well. This is like an American Shakespeare.
I would read this book, but if you find the "N word" very inappropriate I advise younger children not to read this.
32 Ol' Huck
Hey, all ya'll out there! If you like adventure, or if you like danger, then The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is the book for you. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was written by Mark Twain, and published by the State Street Press in 1996. It is a great book for all ages. I think it is a good book, but it is slightly difficult to read because of the old-fashioned southern dialect used by the characters. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is about events that happened a long time ago, and I really enjoyed reading this book because I like history.
This book is about a boy named Huckleberry Finn, as you might have guessed. Huck lives with a widow who had adopted him after he and Tom Sawyer, his best friend, caught two murderers and found six thousand dollars. Huck Finn did not like living all fine and dandy, so he was always breaking the rules. ...
Huck would live with his dad, but his dad is always drunk and can not get settled in one place. BR> There are so many more adventures that Huck and Jim encounter, but I do not want to give away the ending, Please read it; it has a great twist at the end. On a scale of 1-5 stars, I would give it a 3 because I really enjoyed this magnificent book.
33 A work of art
This book is very funny, adventurous & creative. Seen as if out of the eyes of the mischievious Huck. Defidentily worth reading. This book is a classic for a reason. A must read for any one looking for a fun read
34 And Adventures They Are....
Mark Twain has done a spetacullar job creating the character of Huck Finn. Huckleberry Finn is developed into a wonderful character, and the book is full of many elements of high drama, starting with Huck's escape from his wicked father, and going on to a series of adventures with the runaway slave named Jim. Along the way, he meets an assortment of memorable characters, including a murderous feuding family and a couple of con men. He even gets to meet up again with his old friend, Tom Sawyer. All of these characters have a lesson to teach or a moral to show the reader. You won't realize it though, which is one of the main reasons the story still remains enjoyable.
This book has a long history of being banned in schools because of its depiction of Jim, as well as the liberal use of the "n" word that will always make my skin crawl, to describe African Americans. However, reading of the book will quickly show you that the author had a deep rooted dislike for slavery and the treatment of African-Anericans during his lifetime. Why else would the character Jim keep his dignity throughout while the white men are shown as cruel and or foolish? The character of Jim also shows that he has a big heart and the reader cannot help but want his story to end well. Jim is only one of the characters that I mentioned earlier that will teach the reader without the reader being aware.
I loved this book much to my surprise and found it very hard to put it down. If a person reads nothing else in life but one or two books, this should be one of them.
35 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was one of the best books that I have read in a long time. The way the Huck lives his life is very interesting in ways that I can relate. Whether Huck is sneaking out of the house or talking to his best friends about big plans they have, it all makes sense to me. Mark Twain did an excelent job with all the characters and how they all have different problems at home or with some of their friends. He also shined in this book when he came up with all the ideas for the kids to get in trouble with, like starting a gang or running away and taking off down the river and getting caught up with con artists. In my opinion the best part of the book is right off the start when the Widow adopts Huck and tries to clean him up and get him to study and learn new things, and huck wants absolutely nothing to do with any of it. Then right when Huck gets to the point of losing it, he runs off until Tom tells him to come back so they can start their new robbery gang, which meant that Huck must return. When Huck returns the Widow Douglass' sister Miss Watson is living their now with Huck and the widow and the head servant Jim. Overall, I would have to say the this book was very well written and explained and I would have to give this book 4 out of 5 possible stars for my grade. So if you like funny books with some action in them, this book is for you.
36 A great book
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was a fun book to read. I liked the adventures he had with his friend Jim. I really liked the historical part of this novel. Since Jim was a runaway slave everything in the book changed. They both had to be carful not to be seen by anyone, so as not to be suspicious. I think that was my favorite part. I found it very hard for me to understand the dialect or language. Because of this it made it hard for me to get into the book. All in all I think this was a great book to read and give it 4 stars.
37 High Adventure
Mark Twain's seminal novel is a fine tale of high adventure, calamity, and profitable chatter. Gives you a good sense to recall your moments as a youngster, and jump right into a sense-making kids head.
Huck Finn, abused by his pop and dog-tired of being "sivilized" by his Aunt, decides to pick his feet up and thrust out on the Mississippi for adventure. Faking his own death, to prevent his pop and other folk from giving him a good chasin', Huck hops aboard a raft and sets himself free.
Jim, a slave Huck knows, takes to running from his owner. Eventually Huck and Jim decide to travel together (even though Huck suffers from pangs of conscience that explain that things like aiding a runaway slave are a clear path straight to hell) and head straight for Orleans--the place where Jim can claim his freedom, it not being a slave owning area.
Along the way, Huck and Jim have a might good time finding heaps of adventure. This includes a Duke, not really a Duke at all, and a King, who is also not much of a real King, who are bonafide rapscallions set on defrauding the world of all of their possessions.
All the while, Huck and Jim manage just fine, with an eventual ending that is happier than most.
The book is as ironic as its author, and as subtly humorous and satirical of religion, 'society', being well-bred, and so on, as you could expect and hope for.
Huck just can't understand what all the fuss is about with respect to things like religion, for instance. His view is that it wouldn't profit him to go to heaven anyway if folk like his Aunt were there to bother him. All the hoopla seems plain old misplaced.
The contrast to this is Huck and Jim's devout belief in what the rest of us would consider naked superstition. All manner of things portend of bad luck in the novel. From touching a snakeskin to spilling salt to looking over your left shoulder at the moon, the whole lot of it is marked with the certainty of future ills.
These superstitions seem to make a lot of sense to Huck who concludes that Jim must know quite a bit about such things. Each prophesy is, of course, fully revealed--being ambiguous enough to stick a cow through.
"Bad luck" will be the consequence--of what sort and what kind they never say. Which is why such beliefs tend to last. Anything ambiguous enough can be read into, and confirmed.
Thus being bit by a rattlesnake is what you get for touching a snakeskin. And having a hairy chest will certainly result in being wealthy--especially when wealth is defined broadly to cover both actual wealth, and relative wealth and, one supposes, emotional or spiritual wealth.
Both Jim and Huck, however, hold it up as truth unconfounded and of the highest certainty. The comparison here to religion seems, in my eyes, to be somewhat obvious. The convictions of a Christian being compared to those of a superstitious and child-like lot.
To Huck, the things that make a mountain of sense are a paradigm the rest of us easily sink into. The language, a crippled Southern dialect from back in the day, is addictive enough to irritate the people you are close to (just ask Ollivia, my girlfriend, what she thinks of my drawl and she'll tell ya she ain't glad about it one bit, I reckon).
In conclusion, the book is a fine tale. A thread and yarn worthy of the praise and reputation heaped on it by others.
38 American Classic....?
Huckleberry Finn is an American classic. I'm sure you have heard this a thousand times but I took it upon myself to find out the truth behind this statement. In my readings I found that the term classic was nearly an understatement. In this brilliant piece by Mark Twain you find young Huckleberry Finn and his Companion Jim being a little more then mischievous. They find their way traveling down the Mississippi by raft. They travel mostly by night, trying to avoid being caught. However they manage to find themselves in many troublesome situations.
I really liked this book for a few reasons. One I feel like I can relate to Finn in my childhood, although I didn't have the family problems at home I was very adventurous and curious of the world around me. Second the way that Twain uses the interesting world view of Finn to tell the story makes it not only easy to follow but adds humor to the story at the same time.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes adventures, humor or just likes to read for that matter.
39 A book as American as baseball and jazz
If at some point in your life you haven't read this book then you must have come from another planet. I've personally read it as both a child, a teen & as an adult and it still has lost none of it's punch. The witty narration of Huck and Jim's adventures are truly a timeless tale. Twain is not only making fun of Huck and himself, but also the reader. After all, how many 12 year old boys in literature have captured the imaginations of so many worldwide over a span of more than one hundred years...? The charges by some libraries and school districts over the years of racism is itself ludicrous and narrow-minded. Twain is merely using the dialect and voice of his times rather than making harsh judgements about blacks. None of his other works come anywhere close to the scope and entertainment value of this one, but we as readers are fortunate to have it. Huck and Jim's journey down the mighty Mississippi river is no less than a metaphor for the journey of the U.S., it's changing culture, and it's indigenous people at large. T.A.O.H.F is especially fun as a summer read. The overall development of characters (and there are many here) also strikes me as exceptional. The beauty and lasting value of this work will surely last far into generations yet to come. More than being a simple work for the young, this book reaches out to the big kid in all of us.
40 Give it try
I can honestly say that this was a great book. I strongly advise that if you are into adventurous books then you should give this book a try. Just the idea of running away from your old life to make a new one is so appealing to me. Sorry I'm getting ahead of myself here. You see Huck was living in a foster home, because his deadbeat dad abandoned him. I guess that you could say that it was a comfortable life, but it wasn't quite comfortable by Huck's standards (I think there was too much bathing involved). Then along comes his dad and suddenly he's living with him again. That wasn't very fun at all because Huck's father is a bit insane so Huck just up and leaves one day. He ends up traveling down the Mississippi. That's when the adventures start. He meets up with a couple of con artists, two feuding families, and travels the whole way with a runaway slave who becomes his best friend. Believe me this book is great stuff. Give it a try, even if you only read the first five or ten pages, I have a feeling you'll like it.
41 I know why this book is a classic...
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a GREAT novel by Mark Twain. It's about a boy, "Huck" living in the deep south in the 1800's during the time of slavery. Huck does not fit into the life that is aunt or father or anyone else imagines for him. Instead, he lives a life based upon his everyday adventures. During some parts of this book, I was so excited, I couldn't put it down. During some other parts, I just wanted to fall asleep. The slow parts do pass by quickly and the book is worth your time. This book does contain some politically-incorrect language, but I still highly recommend it.
42 Huck Finn, boring? I think not.
Ernest Hemingway once said ???All American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn. All American writing comes from that. There was nothing before. There has been nothing as good since.??? When I first read this on the back of my book, I thought to myself, yeah right, this book is going to be the biggest snore fest, and that I???d be needing a dictionary to get through it. However, once I got into it, Ernest proved me wrong. I found the novel to be filled with just the right touch of humor that offered perspective into what life used to be like. I also felt that this novel was also a bit controversial with its dealing with such topics as racism, slavery, cruelty and injustice. Twain then balanced the controversy with the perfect dosages of friendship and loyalty. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a timeless classic, everyone should read this novel if given the opportunity.
43 11th grade student review
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of thoes books where you have to stick with it through the boring parts. Huck is a horrible character and is emotionally mute, except for the occasional "doing something good for someone else", he has opinions, they're just not strong. Compared to Holden from Catcher in the Rye, Huck is a character who lacks substance. Huck's adventures along the Mississippi River with an escape slave Jim are very unbelievable. On these adventures Huck encounters many people that Mark Twain wants the reader to see how awful these people are, leaving Huck Finn at the end of the book not liking people. The characters are occasionally funny and thought provoking. Mark Twain uses this book to look at human nature unlike Tom Sayer which is a children's book. Mark Twain also uses alot of symbolism in the book, so half of the book is understanding and noticing the symbolism.
44 vanessa review
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a novel written for enjoyment, the adventures that Huck has are somewhat comical and enjoyable for everyone. There is also a more serious side to the novel where Twain uses Huck to learn the evils of society that the story takes place in. Through Huck, Twain tells his opinion of slavery and shares his own moral values. Because this is a realistic book, Twain can convey his thoughts and morals to readers of every level, not just highly educated scholars. Using realism, Twain lets people know how he thinks and shows that people can change. Realism is utilized to allow all people to be able to relate and understand what is going on in the novel. I believe everyone at one point in their life should read this novel.
45 Icky
As adventures go, Huck does experience a lot. But it is hard to keep up with them while you are sleeping in your chair. I never got into this book, I can sum it up in two words: "Unbelievably Dull" Of the many experiences he does go through, none of them are exciting. It looks as if Mark Twain took many small meaningless stories into one big one. Please...read anything else.
46 Very Good Book
Some may find The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to be racist, but I do not. I think it gives an outlook on the way it used to be back in the time when the idea of free slaves was a new thing to America. It tells the story of a little boy and a runaway slave running away and trying to make it on their own. Striving for the American dream, there destianation is to the free states. Traveling down a river, they encounter many obstacles. It has a very good ending and is a very good book.
47 WHERES THE ASPRIN!
I HATE THIS BOOK! It takes me an hour to get through the first page. Its frustrating to try and read this. It is a great story...very adventurous, but very difficult to read. at least for me...
48 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, is dated back to the pre-civil war era. It is also classic American Literature. The story is about a boy named Huck, whose father is a drunk. Huck lives with a lady who wants to •À?sivilize him.•À? Eventually, his own father kidnaps him. He then escapes and joins up with Jim, a slave who escaped from Miss Watson. Jim did this after overhearing talk about him being sold. As Jim and Huck take on their journey and float down the river, they have many adventures. Huck, who did not want to help Jim escape at first, slowly realizes that slaves are people. Mark Twain jokes a lot and has funny sequences. This happens a lot during Huck•À?s faked death, and also when Huck and Jim cross-dress.
Huck impersonates Tom and Tom impersonates Sid. Huck and Jim rescue each other a lot of times through out the story. This book has many plot twists to keep the reader busy while reading this adventure. The word "nigger" was just a way for Twain to make Jim•À?s world come to life. Some people think the usage of this word is crude and racist, but it is requirement while reading this book. It is also used to find out why this book is against slavery so much. Mark Twain also gave each character their own style of speech to fit their individuality and intelligence. Twain uses this voyage of Jim and Huck to emphasize some of his themes and morals that he wanted to teach the readers. Such morals are that of racism and slavery when Huck turns on Jim. Huck lies and cons, which is shown through the characters of Duke and Dauphin. You are sure to like this book if you like pre-civil war era books.
49 On Top My Soapbox
Huck Finn was a pretty average book. All of the slang was hard to read at times and sometimes it was hard to follow the plot line. The ending was also abrupt and kind of jerked you to a stop. I would not reccomend this book to everyone for the word "nigger" shows up quite a few times. As long as you are not offend then I suggest that you do read it.
50 Much More than an Adventure Story
Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn is darker and more serious than Tom Sawyer, and also, I think, better. Many people, after reading Tom Sawyer, seem to think of Huck as Tom's little sidekick. This book shows that Huck is very much his own man. After hanging around on the streets for most of his life, Huck is adopted by the well-intentioned but way too overprotective Widow Douglas(needless to say, Huck is none too pleased with the widow's attempts to turn him into an upstanding citizen). Eventually, Huck is kidnapped by his own father, a drunk and negligent man. Huck escapes and joins up with Jim, a slave who escaped after overhearing that his owners were planning to sell him.
As Jim and Huck float down the river, they have many adventures. Huck, who at first was very much against aiding Jim's escape, slowly comes to realize that slaves are people.
Huck's comments about how Jim seems to be just like him or any other white person are not dumb or rascist, they are part of Huck's relearning, and breaking of the stereotypes he has grown up with.
That is not to say this book is only an exploration of serious matters. It has Mark Twain's usual jokes and funny sequences, during which Huck fakes his own death, Huck and Jim cross-dress,
Huck impersonates Tom and Tom impersonates Sid, and Huck and Jim rescue each other many, many times and become friends, something that Huck didn't think was possible.
51 A great time period classic!
Amazon.com is a great web site. There is one thing that they have wrong: the ages. It says "Ages 9-12." This is NOT a book for kids. The language really gives you a glimpse of what was going on at the time. This book is considered a classic, and it is. It is a great adventure about Huck, whoe's father Pap is a drunk, and lives with a lady who wants to "sivilize him." Twain does an excellent job of writing from the times. If this book was realeased today, Twain would be called a racist, and the book would be contreversial. When it was released, it was for all ages. But please don't read and edited or abriged ersion of this book. It has to be read in its entirety to be understood. This was made into a very poorly adapted Disney film, as was Tom Sawyer. I'm not sure if Twain, or Samuel Clemens, knew what he was doing, but he greated a book that is penetrating and deep. Thank you for thaking the time to read this review and feel free to leave me a helpful/not helpful feedback. God Bless America!
52 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is excellent. It starts out when a boy Huckleberry Finn enters a gang that adds more adventure to his life. As a young boy he runs away to find new and dangerous things with the help of a black runaway slave, Jim. They both travel with a friend of Tom Sawyer and finds out what it takes to be Rich and a Hero.
In my words I would say that this book was okay. I really enjoyed when they acted like robbers and thought it was fun. I would truley recommend this book to whom ever loves a good adventure. This book tells how the good guy over comes the bad and saves the day with a reward.
I would say this book should be for more adventurous people. It's very exciting and you have to read on to find out what will happen next.
53 "Alright then I'll go to Hell"
Civilry
"The Old Southern Code"
Organized Society
And Religion
All of these are cast down and demolished by America's greatest humorist ever Mark Twain. This book primarily follows the adventures of one Huckleverry Finn as he escapes his home, his father and reality on a raft floating down the Mississippi River. On these journeys he is in the company of Jim, a house slave who at first appears to be an ignorent slave. Then we find out that this guy has a wife and a family and that he also has his own personal demons to settle just like Huck. Jim can sometimes be a bit steriotypical but even that serves its purpose in the end. In the process they discover things about each other, Jim discovers that not all white people are bad, Huck discoverers that Black people aren't stupid and savage as has been taught to him since birth. This book is a perfect example of society(and Twain in particular) triyng to come to terms with himself in the latter half of the 19th century. All this is done in the vernacular and with great humor. It is a great book
Now, this book has taken a lot of heat over the last few years for a few words that some people have deemed offensive. Well yes I agree that the word is very offensive when taken in a negative contex, however that is not what Twain wanted to exhibit. Do not draw the conclusion that since the word is in the book that automatically makes Twain a racist. If you do your research you will see that Twain was probably the most non-racist person of his era. He only included the word because he wanted hwat people would have said to be as accurate as possible. This book should not be taken off of selves just because that one word of because of the way a certain character is portrayed
Overall-Great book, the only thing I never liked was the last chapter, I mean what the heck? The book gave back all the ground it strove to make through out the course of the story. Sort of ends on a low note.
54 Huckelberry Finn: not your typical children's story
This coming of age novel boldly criticizes slavery in America in the nineteenth century. Mark Twain brilliantly voices his opinions of slavery through the characters of Huckleberry Finn. Set in the south, this novel gives clear insight into the consuming racism and discrimination that raged throughout America in the 1800's. Twain masterfully fights for the abolition of slavery through his characters Huck and Jim. Huck, a white child is raised exposed to the ignorance and injustices of the south. Jim, an African American, is separated from his family and is forced to lead the life of a slave. Huck is greatly influenced by the racism of the south. Both embark on a journey as Tom runs from the violence of his home life while Jim escapes the cruelties of slavery in search of his family and freedom. Through Jim's kindness, wittiness, and patience Huck's views on slavery, African Americans and ultimately Jim change. It is the innocence of childhood that allows Huck's views on African Americans to change, allowing him to become a young man. Through their comedic adventures readers are kept turning page after page, but it is through their friendship that gives America a chance for a new beginning. Together Jim and Huck break down racial barriers proving that change is never too late. Together they discover the depth of humanity and the potential for self-growth through others. Twain effectively fights for the abolition of slavery through Huckleberry Finn. This is a must read novel.
55 Huck: The child of Ameican Identity
The novel of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain is the epitome of the American novel. The main character, which is the title's namesake, takes literal and symbolic journey down the Mississippi River in order to find his place in the hypocritical and stifling nature of civilization.
It is out on the river that through the escapades of witnessing a murder, dressing up like a girl, aiding a runaway slave, and engaging in fraud, (to name a few) that Huck is able to establish his own moral values and code. This is embodied in Huck's decision to help his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom even though the code of his "civilization" would require that he turn Jim in or risk damnation. It is ironic that this sense of self and ethical standards is found outside the boundaraies of the society.
Through Huck, America is personified. America is young; it is a dichotomy between the institution of the past (slavery) and the ideals of the future (equality). Hopefully, our moral code will follow in the mavericks of our literature, which challenge the current system and find our own truth down the river.
56 your eyes get stuck
For my junior year in High School we had to read Huckleberry Finn over the thanksgiving vacation. This book is wonderful despite the confusing language, which only makes it better. Granted that I had read it many years before and knew it was good but I couldn't put it down. I read every chance I got and finished it realy early. It is a riviting story about Huck and his adventures just trying to get away from civilization and in whick he constantly runs up against it. It's loads of fun for everyone
57 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
When I read this book, I thought is was a great book because it was a true story and it explained in good detail, Huck and Jim's adventure down the Mississippi.The author,Mark Twain, did an excellent job on writing this novel. In this book,I liked how everyone soon liked Jim even though he was a black slave, and I liked how Tom And Huck wanted to free Jim so he could get home to his family.
I really liked this book and I would recommend the book to someone who is looking for a good book to read based on a true story.
58 Huckleberry Finn
The novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain is an enjoyable book that deals with many powerful themes. The novel is set in the pre-civil war era of the south. Through the eyes of main character, Huck, the reader is able to see how Twain is satirizing this society. Characters such as Pa demonstrate the ignorant "white trash" in the society, and the widows Douglas and Stevens are examples of the Christian women in the society. Through Huck's thoughts, the reader is able to find the irony that Huck the "uncivilized" character in the book, may have the most civilized attitude and ideas of all the characters in the story. Twain uses Huck's friendship with Jim, the runaway slave, to deal with the issue of slavery and suggest that slavery is wrong. Twain's strong take on issues in the story are evident and create a powerful novel told in an innocent manner through the eyes of a boy.
59 Two Unlikely Friends
When I read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain in high school, it was possibly the first book I enjoyed that was assigned by a teacher. Twain's imagery puts the reader right beside Huck while he escapes •À?sivilization•À? and floats down the Mississippi river with his slave-gone-fugitive friend Jim. Huck•À?s innocent outlook on the world is both humorous and adorable. Huck•À?s respect for Jim is admirable. Even though Huck was brought up with Jim being a inferior slave, he still looks up to Jim. Also, I think that although Jim•À?s dialect adds to the effectiveness of the book, it is very difficult to understand. I think Twain writes it a little too much how the dialect sounds. I would recommend this book to anyone. It offers plenty of excitement and surprises.
60 Two unlikely friends
When I read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain in high school, it was possibly the first book I enjoyed that was assigned by a teacher. Twain's imagery puts the reader right beside Huck while he escapes ???sivilization??? and floats down the Mississippi river with his slave-gone-fugitive friend Jim. Huck???s innocent outlook on the world is both humorous and adorable. Huck???s respect for Jim is admirable. Even though Huck was brought up with Jim being a inferior slave, he still looks up to Jim. Also, I think that although Jim???s dialect adds to the effectiveness of the book, it is very difficult to understand. I think Twain writes it a little too much how the dialect sounds. I would recommend this book to anyone. It offers plenty of excitement and surprises.
61 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn...Every Child's Fantasy
As a child I always dreamed of going on adventures to new places. In some ways these dreams were realized while reading this book. I was swept into Huck's life and became a part of his adventures throughout the story. For such a young boy, Huck has many experiences that most of us will only encounter in our dreams, and this is why the book is appealing to me and people of all ages. Everyone at one point or another in their lives has longed to go on an adventure, and this book satisfies that longing. Mark Twain is an amazing writer who is able to spur your imagination, because his choice of dialect and visuals make everything seem real. At times it was a little hard to understand what was going on when Jim (Miss Watson's slave) was talking because of his strong southern vernacular, but I know that if I was there I would have a hard time understanding what he was saying. This book grabbed my attention from the moment I picked it up. I read it for the first time in eleventh grade and now as a college freshman I was required to read it again. Unlike many books that I have had to read over the years, this book was not a chore, because I fell in love with the story all over again. I recommend this book for people of all ages. If you're just looking for a good book to read for yourself or maybe even to a child, I definitely recommend Huck Finn. Or, if you have to read it for school, give the book a chance, and you might just fall in love with it like I did.
62 Adventure Cruise
Mark Twain's Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn is an adventurous story of a young boy (Huck) who orphans himself from the average young man's life. This young man slips from the clutches of his drunken father and sets out for adventures of his own. In doing so, he meets with a fugitive slave named Jim. Traveling mostly at night, Huck and Jim float down the Mississippi River on a raft, while building a friendship. They travel at night trying to avoid trouble and being caught. As their luck would have it, trouble in the way of additional passengers, found them.
The stories central focus is on the mischievous life of this boy after his run-away. The number of his adventures, lies and deceptions are too vast to tell, but would have to be found out by oneself. This young man did not set out to harm anyone, but rather just didn't seem able to tell the truth. One might be able to see Huck as a Dennis-the-mennis, of steam-boat days. The adventures of this young man will keep you wanting to find out what he does next!
This book was well written in the sense that you could visualize the settings and almost hear the dialogs. The speech used however may slow your reading down a little in attempt to understand Jim's lingo.
Although (because of Jim's dialog) I found some portions of this book hard to read and comprehend, I found the adventures to be riveting. I highly recommend this book. Readers who love adventure should put this book on their "must read" list.
63 Huck Finn~ A Story of Adventure and Friendship
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, was one of the best novels I have ever read. When I was a junior in high school, I had to get signed permission to read this novel. I never thought a book could be so controversial that something like that would be necessary. I am so glad that I read it then, and again during my freshman year of college, because I think it sends a powerful message. Written in the dialect of the deep south, Twain successfully gets the reader involved in the book. When I read this novel for the first time, I did not want to put it down. The character of Huck intrigued me. Though a young boy, he had more common sense than many people years older than him. He knew what he wanted and was smart enough to know how to go about getting it. When he befriends a runaway slave named Jim, social issues are brought up and Huck is forced to follow what his heart says, instead of what society says is morally acceptable. I enjoyed how Twain portrayed Huck and Jim's journey down the river and the adventures they shared. It was a symbol of their need for freedom. By sharing the same goals, Huck and Jim become true friends. They are beyond the color barrier and realize that a person is a person, regardless of what they look like or who they are. I think much of today's society could benefit from reading this book. It helps you put things in perspective and think about what is really important in life; what others think versus how you feel. If anyone is looking for a good novel to read, one that captures interest and provokes thought, Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is it.
64 I wish I could be on the raft with them
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was a wonderful novel. I came into this book thinking that it was going to be to long and that I would not have time in my busy life to finish it. I began it on a plane ride home and I was enchanted by it. I never thought a book could take a hold of my imagination and heart the way this one did. Huck Finn was a simple young child who had more heart and common sense that I could ever imagine. I was intrigued by the mature relationship that he was able to take up with Jim and how he looked up to Jim as a mentor even though he was brought up to know that Jim was only property and a slave. The dialect that was used made it even more real for me; Mark Twain put me right in with Huck and Jim as though I was floating down that river on the same raft as them. I loved to watch Huck mature as the trip went on, he seemed to understand more and more that his lies could hurt people and some could help. The only part about this book that disappointed me in the slightest bit was when he ended up at Tom Sawyer's aunt's house. It made me feel as though the whole novel was just going around in circles and I secretly in my heart I wished that Huck and Jim would never go back and get away from society and live the carefree life of drifting down the river forever, although I know that this could not happen. All in all this was a perfect book and well worth reading.
65 Huckleberry Finn is a great American Novel....
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, a sequel to Mark Twain's other famous novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, is a classic American Literature that is dated back during the pre-civil war era. This book is about a young boy named Jim. This book has many plot twists to keep the reader busy while unfolding Twain's real motives through this book. The word "nigger" was just a way for Twain to make his world come to life. Although people think the usage of this word is vulgar and racist, it is a must to read this book and to find it for yourself why this book is highly against slavery. Mark Twain also gave each character their own style of speech to fit there characteristics and intellect. Mark uses this journey of Jim and Huck to emphasize some of his themes and morals that he wanted to teach the readers. Such morals are that of racism and slavery when Huck befriends Jim, a slave, and lies and cons, which is shown through the characters of Duke and Dauphin. If you like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer or any other pre-civil war era books, than you are sure to like this great adventure. I personally give this book a four out of five stars.
66 An Enjoyable and Educational Read Despite Controversy
Despite the fact that The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn has been the subject of conflict and controversy since its publication over a century ago, it has remained a favorite for a wide range of audiences. Between the rollicking humor and a series of outrageously unexpected adventures, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn could be categorized as a Dennis the Menace style epic. Mark Twain uses local dialects and detailed descriptions to recreate each of Huck's extraordinary experiences. However, beneath the quaint language and good humor that characterize small town life in antebellum Mississippi, Mark Twain reveals the horrors of the slave trade. The book has been banned in a number of schools and libraries on account of Twain's straightforward treatment of such a delicate topic. Huck's growth and development throughout the novel lead him to reject the culturally predominant attitude toward slaves and he eventually embraces Jim not only as person but also as a friend. Though the words Twain uses to refer to slaves are offensive, his portrayal of the deepening relationship between Huck and Jim is a harsh critique of the attitudes and practices of the slaveholding class. Whether it is read as a purely entertaining tale of juvenile mischief or a biting criticism of slavery, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn will continue to excite and inspire audiences for decades to come.
67 Up and Down the Mississippi
Huckleberry Finn, a boy in the Deep South, is living with the Widow Douglas and is finally becoming civilized, when all of the sudden, Huck's father comes back to town. He decides to take Huck back into the wilderness to live with him. He keeps Huck under lock and key, so Huck decides to escape. Huck plans his own "murder" and takes a raft down to Jackson's Island, where he meets Jim, Miss Watson's slave who ran away. Jim and Huck head up north, where they will both be free. Once there, they begin to get homesick and head back down south. On the way down, they meet two bums who think of themselves as a duke and as a king. The foursome continue down while the bums trick all the towns along the way out of their money. Eventually, being broke, the bums sold Jim without Huck's knowledge. Huck finds out, and goes to find Jim at the Phelps' farm. Sally Phelps mistakes Huck to be her nephew, Tom Sawyer. Tom later arrives and Huck convinces him to help him steal Jim back and to play the part of Sid. The two of them work out a plan to get Jim out and cause one very large headache for Aunt Sally. In the middle of freeing Jim, Aunt Polly comes and Tom gets shot in the leg. At the end, Jim is set free under the orders of his owner in her will, Tom recovers and Aunt Sally threatens to take in Huck and civilize him.
I thought this book was very funny, though a little hard to get into during the first 49 pages, and some parts must be read aloud in order to understand the dialect. I recommend that this be read by everyone ages ten and up.
68 Huck Finn is the greatest
As I read Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I was in love with Mark Twain once again, because this is such a literary wonder. The protagonist, Huck, has to face many issues in his life. He has many adventures and many moral problems to face. He has to go through "Rights of passages" throughout this story, which give children great morals to follow. He is a great role model in my opinion (but not his shenanigans...). Find out about Jim, the black slave, who is caught between the social choice of Huck or Huck's individual decision on setting him free or turning him in. You just have to read this book. Many others have. Will you?
69 Something to Keep in Mind
With this novel Mark Twain confidently changed the way Americans read as well as viewed literature. Through the careful construction of the two main characters Huck and Jim, Twain explores the questionable moral values and hypocrisy of society. Against all odds Huck and Jim form an honest relationship that rises above race, slavery, and southern society. Twain's story is told through the voice of boy who has not yet been "sivilized" by society, and is still able to live outside of convention. This novel combines the strong language that Twain has been remembered for, and a message that is as relevant today as it was in the early nineteen hundreds. As a college student who has read this book in middle scool, high school, and college, I can say that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was written for all ages and is an important and necessary educational tool.
70 A joy to read and cornerstone of American literature and art
Mark Twain is rightly regarded as an icon of American literature. Of his works, Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer are the most famous, and of the two Huckleberry Finn is generally held to be the finer. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book as part of my introduction to American literature. Mark Twain had a sharp wit and his stories are rich with character, personalities, language, irreverant humor and situations. The historical aspect of the story is also interesting and important. The story gives a human-level view of Mississippi towards the end of slavery. The N-word is in common usage, but in an everyday context not as a derogatory term. The story shows some interesting and perhaps unexpected relationships and allegences. The wisdom and ignorance of the two main protagonists is a constant source of joy and humor. Highly recommended for adults and teenagers alike.
71 It's Mark Twain Say No More!
This timeless classic by Mark Twain should be a must read for everyone. I am so happy to know that most schools you have to read this for at least one class before you graduate high school...This should be a bedtime story for younger ages above the age of 8 and a book that all adults and children should read over and over again!
As always Mark Twain writes in pen how the people talk and gives you such a mental picture of their surroundings and as you read you can actually feel their emotions in your head,heart,stomach, and soul!
I won't however tell you any of the plot, it is far too interesting and you have to read (see) it for yourself!
72 Amazing Edition of a Classic Work
Mark Twain's 1885 novel, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," has had a long history, during which it has been and still is both reviled and celebrated. Essentially the story of the picaresque travels and adventures of a young Missouri boy and his friend Jim, a runaway slave, in 1840's America. Taking cues from books like "Don Quixote" and Jonathan Swift's works, and a fraught relationship to Sir Walter Scott's historical romances and those of his protege, James Fenimore Cooper, Twain constructs a masterful first person narrative, through the eyes of 14 year old Huckleberry and a profound and hilarious satire on American culture.
"Huckleberry Finn" begins in tension - Huckleberry's fortune and wardship with the well-meaning widow Douglas has him in a bind. The widow wants to 'sivilize' him, taking him out of the happy go lucky, easy going lifestyle he loves, while his fortune of six thousand dollars has him living in perpetual anxiety of his father, a violent drunkard whose absence only makes Huck more anxious about his return. When Huck's pap does return, sure enough, Huck is remanded, more or less, to Pap's custody, and kept prisoner in a secluded cabin. Though he is no longer being 'sivilized,' his time with Pap becomes more and more tense and lonely, driving Huck to stage his own death and run away from Pap and from civilization. Early in his escape, on a small island in the Mississippi River, he meets Jim, a slave from his town of St. Petersburg, who has run away, planning to raise money in the north to buy his family out of slavery. Together, Jim and Huck form a friendship that will take them up and down and all around the Mississippi River.
"Huckleberry Finn" deals with a great many social issues, and none more interestingly than with conventional morality. With Huck, he effectively creates an outside position from which to view American culture as he sees it, with all of its pretentions and faults. Huck doesn't put much stock in widow Douglass' or Miss Watson's strictly defined notions of religion or morality - throughout the novel, we see him in constant conflict with himself over the fine line between what is considered right and wrong, and what is accepted as such. Huck's inner negotiations with prayer and morality, good and evil, are at the heart of the novel. His post-Emersonian, proto-Nietzschean manner of dealing with himself and his relationship to society is fascinating and compelling. His relationship with the runaway slave Jim, of course, is also a focal point of the novel - the ways in which Jim and Huck depend on and care for each other is both moving and of course, socially and politically suggestive and significant, especially in the historical context of the novel, both the setting, prior to the Civil War, and its published era, at the tail end of Reconstruction. Those who would be offended by racial epithets in common parlance during this time period would be advised to take historical context into account before railing against the novel's racial politics - if one gets unduly caught up in nitpicking such things, one falls into the trap of the satire, become a target in the process.
As satire or black comedy, "Huckleberry Finn" has at every moment the ability to make us laugh out loud at ourselves and at the situations in the novel - from the fraudulent actions of the King and the Duke, to Tom Sawyer's needlessly elaborate scheme to free Jim from slavery, to well-born cultured families feuding, to all the cross-dressing that goes on in the novel (and there is a lot of it!). Again, though, as black comedy, we may often catch ourselves laughing, then wondering, hey, that isn't very funny - this is the brilliance of Twain's artistic achievement; to make us laugh while looking critically at ourselves. A book that is uniquely American, Twain's humour, wit, and style contribute to give us a look at both Antebellum and post-Reconstruction America through the eyes of innocence and experience, to see how far the nation had come since the days of Washington, and how far it still had (and has) to go.
This 1998 Norton Critical Third edition of "Huckleberry Finn" is truly amazing. It restores the entire text from the manuscript, including among other things, the "Raftsman's episode" and all of the original illustrations. The supplementary materials in this edition are top-shelf also, with excerpts covering the controversy surrounding the novel, from its publication to the present. The critical selections are excellent as well, especially the incisive and yet startlingly personal essays by T.S. Eliot and Toni Morrison. This is probably the best current edition out there of this tremendous, and tremendously complicated American classic.
73 Disappointing
I must say, I read Huckleberry Finn the first time when I was too young. However, this summer, it was on my summer reading list, so I started it once again. For the first half, I enjoyed it immensely- it was exciting, well written and interesting. However, this book seems like it goes on forever- and it stays the same, for me, after I'd read the first half, the second half was very similar- and by the end, I was very ready for the book to be finished.
74 Classically good
Most classics--though not all--are classics for a good reason. This book is hysterically funny, has an action-packed plot, and--most importantly--teaches about intolerance. Read it.
75 Summer Reading Triumph
This is one of the required books at my school for Summer Reading to gain entry into the 11-3 english class. I was hesitant at selecting this book to read first, but I did and I loved it!! This book was thrilling. I have never read a book quite like it. I couldn't put it down! Mark Twain was brilliant. If you are reluctant at buying this book, don't be, it's wonderfully delightful.
76 Worthwhile Read
The significance of this book in American Literature, which I feel was overstated by Hemingway, nonetheless commands recognition. This book broke out of the literary mold of its day and forever changed the face of the American Novel--and short story and literature at large, for that matter. Furthermore, this book is a good read, though perhaps a few points shy of being brilliant.
77 excellent
this is an excellent and well written story. there are some truly memorable lines in this film as Huck and Tom take their adventures down the Mississippi.
A wonderful read for kids of all ages, including 50 year olds.
78 A Review On Huck
"Come here, Huck," Aunt Polly called from the front porch where she was washing the clothes, " Don't you dare talk to that nigger again, you hear me, Huck, never!"
"Alright, I am coming I was just making a bargain," Huck yelled back as he slipped the money in his pocket.
My essay is on the book Huckleberry Finn. I read this book and loved it. I think this book shows a friendship between a black slave and a white boy during a time when that was considered an unusual thing.
This book takes place during a time when blacks were not treated equal. Blacks were thought of as property not as humans. An example of this takes place in the down town slave market.
" Cheap niggers, get your cheap niggers," a slave driver called out from on top of the stage. Families are being separated and children are crying while they are standing in shackles and cuffs. This is hatred.
In this book, there is a lot of action. Every time you turn the page somebody is getting into trouble. It even goes as far as to put on a play to rip people off.
" Come see the Play of Nonsense, the best in the world," the duke yelled to the listeners. The duke and so called king are going to put on a play. Their idea is to rip people off and run with their money. It is a smart idea but later on they pay for it. The next night the play starts. Hundreds of people walk in and hand their money to the duke. Right when the play starts, the duke comes out and announces that there have been some misunderstandings and rushes off with
the money he collected from the audience. This book's plot is awesome.
In this story the main characters are laid back and have a great sense of humor. An example this happens when Huck and Jim, a runaway slave, are rafting down the huge river. Jim is in great danger, but they always have time to play tricks on other people.
Also, there is a lot of dirty tricks and cheating. All four characters have a good sense of humor and a mind that is made to get into trouble. An example of this takes place when Huck fakes his own death and fools everybody while he lives on a raft for two years. He left his Aunt Polly behind to mourn about him and fooled everybody else. For a while he stayed on a little island but then decided to raft down a river. He made his own camps and caught his own food. All this to him was a fun vacation. He loved it!
In conclusion, this book is awesome! My four beliefs are: there is a hatred toward blacks in this story; the plot is filled with all kinds of action; the characters are happy, laid back, and have a great humor; and there is a lot of bad trick playing and a whole bunch of cheating in this story. I think Twain was trying to show us an ideal example of friendship.
79 A Review On Huck
"Come here, Huck," Aunt Polly called from the front porch where she was washing the clothes, " Don't you dare talk to that nigger again, you hear me, Huck, never!"
"Alright, I am coming I was just making a bargain," Huck yelled back as he slipped the money in his pocket.
My essay is on the book Huckleberry Finn. I read this book and loved it. I think this book shows a friendship between a black slave and a white boy during a time when that was considered an unusual thing.
This book takes place during a time when blacks were not treated equal. Blacks were thought of as property not as humans. An example of this takes place in the down town slave market.
" Cheap niggers, get your cheap niggers," a slave driver called out from on top of the stage. Families are being separated and children are crying while they are standing in shackles and cuffs. This is hatred.
In this book, there is a lot of action. Every time you turn the page somebody is getting into trouble. It even goes as far as to put on a play to rip people off.
" Come see the Play of Nonsense, the best in the world," the duke yelled to the listeners. The duke and so called king are going to put on a play. Their idea is to rip people off and run with their money. It is a smart idea but later on they pay for it. The next night the play starts. Hundreds of people walk in and hand their money to the duke. Right when the play starts, the duke comes out and announces that there have been some misunderstandings and rushes off with
the money he collected from the audience. This book's plot is awesome.
In this story the main characters are laid back and have a great sense of humor. An example this happens when Huck and Jim, a runaway slave, are rafting down the huge river. Jim is in great danger, but they always have time to play tricks on other people.
Also, there is a lot of dirty tricks and cheating. All four characters have a good sense of humor and a mind that is made to get into trouble. An example of this takes place when Huck fakes his own death and fools everybody while he lives on a raft for two years. He left his Aunt Polly behind to mourn about him and fooled everybody else. For a while he stayed on a little island but then decided to raft down a river. He made his own camps and caught his own food. All this to him was a fun vacation. He loved it!
In conclusion, this book is awesome! My four beliefs are: there is a hatred toward blacks in this story; the plot is filled with all kinds of action; the characters are happy, laid back, and have a great humor; and there is a lot of bad trick playing and a whole bunch of cheating in this story. I think Twain was trying to show us an ideal example of friendship.
80 A Review On Huck
•À?Come here, Huck,•À? Aunt Polly called from the front porch where she was washing the clothes, •À? Don•À?t you dare talk to that nigger again, you hear me, Huck, never!•À?
•À?Alright, I am coming I was just making a bargain,•À? Huck yelled back as he slipped the money in his pocket.
My essay is on the book Huckleberry Finn. I read this book and loved it. I think this book shows a friendship between a black slave and a white boy during a time when that was considered an unusual thing.
This book takes place during a time when blacks were not treated equal. Blacks were thought of as property not as humans. An example of this takes place in the down town slave market.
•À? Cheap niggers, get your cheap niggers,•À? a slave driver called out from on top of the stage. Families are being separated and children are crying while they are standing in shackles and cuffs. This is hatred.
In this book, there is a lot of action. Every time you turn the page somebody is getting into trouble. It even goes as far as to put on a play to rip people off.
•À? Come see the Play of Nonsense, the best in the world,•À? the duke yelled to the listeners. The duke and so called king are going to put on a play. Their idea is to rip people off and run with their money. It is a smart idea but later on they pay for it. The next night the play starts. Hundreds of people walk in and hand their money to the duke. Right when the play starts, the duke comes out and announces that there have been some misunderstandings and rushes off with
the money he collected from the audience. This book•À?s plot is awesome.
In this story the main characters are laid back and have a great sense of humor. An example this happens when Huck and Jim, a runaway slave, are rafting down the huge river. Jim is in great danger, but they always have time to play tricks on other people.
Also, there is a lot of dirty tricks and cheating. All four characters have a good sense of humor and a mind that is made to get into trouble. An example of this takes place when Huck fakes his own death and fools everybody while he lives on a raft for two years. He left his Aunt Polly behind to mourn about him and fooled everybody else. For a while he stayed on a little island but then decided to raft down a river. He made his own camps and caught his own food. All this to him was a fun vacation. He loved it!
In conclusion, this book is awesome! My four beliefs are: there is a hatred toward blacks in this story; the plot is filled with all kinds of action; the characters are happy, laid back, and have a great humor; and there is a lot of bad trick playing and a whole bunch of cheating in this story. I think Twain was trying to show us an ideal example of friendship.
81 A masterpiece of American literature
Huckleberry Finn is truly a classic, and an indispensable part of the American literary canon. I put off reading the book for many years because I had - a many of you may have - an inaccurate preconception of the book: i.e., "I don't like that kind of country humor", or "I don't like those old-fashioned novel", or "I just don't like that kind of book." If you yourself have this kind of feeling about the book - let me assure you, friends, you should READ THIS BOOK. It is much, much more than that. It is a rich, stunningly accurate portrayal of the pre-Civil War South. It is also an enduring portrait of childhood. It is, quite simply, a masterpiece. Huck Finn is a character that, no matter who we are or how far removed from him we are, we can all relate to. It is also, in its use of particular American dialect, a very influential book. A quote you often see is the one Ernest Hemingway himself made about this book being the very archetype of the American novel. And it is true. Tom Sawyer was the first step, but this book is the culmination - it is the masterpiece. It is here that American literature found its voice, and stepped out from under the shadow of its neglected step-child relationship with English literature. It has a voice distinctly its own - distinctly American, and couldn't have come from anywhere else - and its immense influence on subsequent American lit is enormous, and cannot be overestimated. It is an absolutely archetypal novel. Also, its heroic portrayal of slavery was a very immediate thing as well. Its influence on such writers as Alice Walker and John Steinbeck - as well as, in some form, literally all great literature to come out America since - is profound. For this reason, and for its sheer adventure and narrative drive, it is an essential read for simply everybody.
82 this is a great book
I read this story for my tenth grade English class and it was great. the story will make you laugh, cry and smile. it has a great portrayal of the deep south before the Civil War. the only reason i gave it 4 stars is because it was sometimes hard to follow, but other than that, it was great
83 One of the Top Ten Best Books Ever!!
This book is about a boy who was taken in by a nice widow to be protected by his drunken father. The father got custody of him again. Huck was abused and chased around the house with a knife being called, "The Angel of Death." Huck stages his own death and runs away. While he's running away he meets up with a runaway slave named Jim. Huck and Jim then start to have weird adventures.
This is one of the funniest books ever. It totally portrays the South as it was 150 years ago. It also portrays the innocence of children and their ability to make change. The book also has good morals which preach against the evils of slavery.
If you're looking for a hillarious read, then buy this. If you're looking for an intellectual read, then buy this. If you're looking for just a great way to pass time, then read this. I give this masterpiece five stars.
84 Deserving of all Credit
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is to Twain's prequel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, what the Ring Trilogy is to Tolkien's The Hobbit. In each case the author progressed from noteworthy effort to masterpiece. Huck Finn is a work of art. The funny thing is, he did it by breaking several of the "rules" in today's literature.
Nowadays, aspiring writers are admonished to avoid writing dialect. According to the experts, it has all been done before and done well. They're talking about Huck Finn. Twain's book is a study in American rural dialect between the central and southern states in the nineteenth century. It is so dead-on and hilarious that you can't help but be drawn into the story.
Another no-no he commits by today's standards is the preposterous coincidence. When Huck travels a thousand miles down river by raft only to show up weeks later and totally by coincidence at the home of his friend Tom Sawyer's Aunt Sally, it's beyond belief. Of course, the rest of the story is so good and well knitted that we don't particularly care, but my reaction was not "Aha!" but rather "Oh no!" Cheap plotting tricks have fallen from favor over the past 150 years.
At the heart of the book's greatness, though, is characterization. Huck Finn is one of the most enduringly likable literary characters of all time, the classic unlikely hero. Tom Sawyer is a close second. And yet they are so different. Their words and actions may have surprised us chapter after chapter, but they always stayed true to the characters Twain created. And Twain's sly humanization of Jim, the lovable runaway slave, was ahead of his time and probably second only to Uncle Tom's Cabin in its contribution to the reduction of racial prejudice. Bravo!...
85 Incredibly boring...
I did not like this book when I had to read it for a class a few years ago. It's absolutely one of the most boring books I've ever read. It was too long and too drawn out. I've read other books and stories by Twain and they were so much better than this one. I definitely wouldn't recommend this book.
86 Trouble maker Finn
The story of Huck Finn starts with him living with a widow as a foster parent becuase his dad is gone and his mom is dead.The widow is raising him as a respectable boy but his dad shows up one day and kidnaps him. They go and live in a cabin in the woods. His dad is an abusive alcoholic and one day his dad threatens to kill him. So one night Huck fakes his own death and hides on an island in the mississippi river. While he's there he meets a runaway black man... and heads down the river. About half way down the river they meet 2 men or con artists. They continue down the river encountering many adventures.I thought this was a good book and I'm a person that does not like to read.If you can read this book you should.
87 Troublesome Huck
I decided to read this book after my father asked me to. My father was shopping at Costco when he saw a package of Aladdin Classics with books like The Secret Garden, The Wizard of Oz, Wind in the Willows, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. When he saw that these books were advanced and hard, he requested for me to read it. I knew that I needed more books my level so I agreed. Also, after reading the back of the page, it seemed like a very adventurous and fun book. (The cover seemed a little boring).
The main character in this story is Huckleberry Finn. He has a pretty sad life because he doe sn't live with his parents. His father who is abusive beats him up. Although Huckleberry is a troublemaker and a "bad boy", I think he has a good heart. He is a wreckless boy who seems to like adventure and likes to observe the world. I also think that he lacks good judgements, but he means well.
I do not particularly enjoy this book because it is very long and boring. It uses too many confusing words and it is difficult to understand. Although this story is adventurous, it doesn't meet the needs I required for this book. It took me a very long time to understand what was going on in this book. Also, I don't really like stories that revolves around the 1800's. They don't do any interesting things and the way they talk is so vulgar.
88 The Troublemaker Huck
...after reading the back of the page, it seemed like a very adventurous and fun book. (The cover seemed a little boring).
The main character in this story is Huckleberry Finn. He has a pretty sad life because he doesn't live with his parents. His father who is abusive beats him up. Although Huckleberry is a troublemaker and a "bad boy", I think he has a good heart. He is a wreckless boy who seems to like adventure and likes to observe the world. I also think that he lacks good judgements, but he means well.
I do not particularly enjoy this book because it is very long and boring. It uses too many confusing words and it is difficult to understand. Although this story is adventurous, it doesn't meet the needs I required for this book. It took me a very long time to understand what was going on in this book. Also, I don't really like stories that revolves around the 1800's. They don't do any interesting things and the way they talk is so vulgar.
89 The Troublemaker Huck
... The main character in this story is Huckleberry Finn. He has a pretty sad life because he doesn't live with his parents. His father who is abusive beats him up. Although Huckleberry is a troublemaker and a "bad boy", I think he has a good heart. He is a wreckless boy who seems to like adventure and likes to observe the world. I also think that he lacks good judgements, but he means well.
I do not particularly enjoy this book because it is very long and boring. It uses too many confusing words and it is difficult to understand. Although this story is adventurous, it doesn't meet the needs I required for this book. It took me a very long time to understand what was going on in this book. Also, I don't really like stories that revolves around the 1800's. They don't do any interesting things and the way they talk is so vulgar.
90 Audio version SCAM
I ordered the UNABRIDGED AUDIO version for my grandmother for her birthday. The tape was defective, and this poor 91-year old woman had to send her birthday present back. Amazon, although I love the site, did not pick up on the fact that she was sending it back for an exchange, not a refund. So, weeks went by before we picked up the mistake.
I ordered the tape again. And once again, the tape was defective. (For you technically inclined, the problem was that both sides of the audio tape were playing at the same time.) Here's what really makes me angry though. According to my grandmother, there was an insert included wit the tape that indicated that this problem may occur, that you can send away for something that will fix it. The manufacturer of this audio tape is AWARE of the problem with their merchandise. And rather than remedy it, or not ship at all, they are trying to sell some kind of product that will 'correct' the problem! This is nothing more than a scam. Stay away from this audio publisher.
91 A wonderful adventure and a great story! I loved it!
I never read Mark Twain books and I sure missed out, because he is surely one of the finest American writers that ever lived. In Huckleberry Finn, he brought me right into the heart of his 19th century Missouri childhood and made me feel what life must have been like then. Huckleberry Finn is a wonderful character, and the book is full of elements of high drama as the boy escapes from his wicked father and goes on to a series of adventures with the runaway slave, Jim. Along the way, he meets an assortment of memorable characters, including a murderous feuding family and a couple of con men. He even gets to meet up again with his old friend, Tom Sawyer.
Published in 1883, this book has a long history of being banned in schools because of its depiction of Jim, as well as the liberal use of the "N" word to describe African Americans. However, a close reading of the book will see that Huckleberry recognizes the [cruelty] of slavery. Also, Jim keeps his dignity throughout while white men show up as cruel or foolish by contrast. Jim might be a slave, but he shows a deep humanity and the reader cannot help but identify with his plight.
I loved the book and found I couldn't put it down. It's certainly an adventure story as well as a journey into the world Mark Twain knew during his boyhood. There were parts where I laughed out loud, parts where I felt a shiver of sorrow, and parts where I grasped the beauty and wonder of the Mississippi River and the countryside around it. Always it kept me fascinated. And, if the ending was a bit contrived, I was glad. There is nothing like a happy ending to leave me smiling. I give this book one of my highest recommendations. If you've read it before, there is no doubt you'll gain new insights if you read it again. If you've never read it, don't miss it; it's a real treat.
92 Illustrated Junior Library Edition Hardcover
Huckleberry Finn is a great book, but if you also want a beautiful copy, thought I'd mention I found this one really nice. This is a faithful reproduction of a 1948 edition and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the paper, cover, and especially the illustrations. Beautiful color paintings on the cover and some throughout the text as well, with black and white pen and ink drawings at intervals. The illustrations in no way interfere with the reading; this isn't a watered down children's version, rather the presentation is suitable for adults as well.
93 I normally don't read "Cassics" but...
and I was somewhat dreading this particular read in the American Literature class in which I'm currently enrolled. HOWEVER, if the reader can put himself in the mindset of pre-civil war America this is a great multi-level story. Obviously many reviewers are going to talk about the theme of slavery contained in the book. I think Samuel Clemens did a fantastic job of portraying his disdain for it. Blacks were considered almost below animals at the time. Consider the portion of the book where Huck is spinning a tale to Tom Sawyer's Aunt Sally and says that his boat was delayed becasue of an engine explosion. When she asks if anyone was hurt, he replies that a "nigger was killed" to which she responds "Well that's good, since sometimes people do get hurt" and then goes on to relate a tale of a white engineer that was killed in a similar accident. She didn't think about her response. This was simply the automatic reaction of southern slaveholders of the time. In this environment, in this society for Huck to grow to realize that Jim is a true. loving caring human being is amazing and the heart of the story as far as I'm concerned. Set aside any preconceptions that you may have about the book and give it a try!
94 Laugh out loud
Never mind 'It's a classic'. It's downright funny. OK, the 'N' word takes some getting used to but once you're desensitized you can see why this book made him rich and famous. In addtion, I listened to the cassette version during otherwise unusable time (driving).
95 Surprise: This book has meaning
This book is the American classic. It isn't simply a children's book, or a simple adventure tale, but a vision of a battle between individuality and conformity through the eyes of one of the greatest characters in American literature. The point that this book is racist is absurd. In fact, it is quite the opposite, with Twain indicating that it is more natural for Huck and Jim to be equals. Every time Huck stops along the river and enters a town, Twain satirizes the faults and gullibility of society. The ending is there to provide a sharp contrast between Huck, a strong individual and a realist, and Tom, a total conformist and a romantic. Overall, this book is a pivotal piece in American literature, and most of the points made in the book still hold true today.
96 Surprise: This book has meaning
This book is the American classic. It isn't simply a children's book, or a simple adventure tale, but a vision of a battle between individuality and conformity through the eyes of one of the greatest characters in American literature. The point that this book is racist is absurd. In fact, it is quite the opposite, with Twain indicating that it is more natural for Huck and Jim to be equals. Every time Huck stops along the river and enters a town, Twain satirizes the faults and gullibility of society. The ending is there to provide a sharp contrast between Huck, a strong individual and a realist, and Tom, a total conformist and a romantic. Overall, this book is a pivotal piece in American literature, and most of the points made in the book still hold true today.
97 The race card.
It seems that everybody's initial reaction after reading Huck Finn is to debate if Twain was a racist or not. It's a pity because such a debate takes away from the greatness of the book. Was he a racist? I don't know, I never met the man. History and his own writing would seem to support that he was. Do I think any less of him, despite my opinion that he might have been racist? Not in the least. His racism was born out of a time when racism was the norm and rooted more in fear and culture rather than hate. Perhaps ignorance would be a better term, but I dare not call this man ignorant. I really don't think he was a mean hearted man, but being nice doesn't exclude one for being a racist. Read the book, you may form a different opinion.
98 Huckleberry Finn is fun!!
Hello Fellow Readers!!!
You should read Huckleberry Finn if you enjoy excitement, adventure, fun, and reading! It's all of this and a bit of Tom Sawyer mixed into one novel by Mark Twain.
The adventures begin when Huck leaves his guardian, the widow, and takes a raft on the Mississipi, where he meets up with a slave named Jim. Jim and Huck haves lots of fun.
It's really exciting for the younger generation due to how they are just boys and they have these great adventures. The writing is a bit hard to get used to due to how phentic everything is. Also, it shows how living in the past was, and how simple everything was.
The book is quite excellent, and I enjoyed it very much. I give it an A+ because it is written is darn well. If you like books, you'll like this one.
-Stevey
99 A flawed, but powerful, masterpiece
Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" holds a rightful place as one of the enduring monuments of United States literature. It's also a book that continues to be both entertaining and controversial (two qualities that not all "classics" have). I must admit: as much as I admire and am enriched by this novel, I also find its final chapters to be not wholly satisfying.
Twain is brilliant in that the heroes of this book, set in the pre-Civil War American South, are two of the most marginalized members of that society: Huck, a poor white boy whose single parent is an abusive alcoholic father; and Jim, an escaped African-American slave. Their relationship is beautifully written; Twain's vision of an interracial friendship is a significant milestone in U.S. literature, and is comparable to such relationships in Cooper's "Last of the Mohicans" and Melville's "Moby Dick." Twain depicts Jim as a master of African-American folk traditions.
Twain evokes the vernacular speech of the American south; this literary technique has been continued by generations of U.S. writers, both black and white. Twain's merry riffs on Shakespeare are also worthy of note. I also continue to be fascinated by Twain's analysis of the twisted interrelationship among racism, institutional Christianity, and oppressive biblical interpretation.
In my opinion, the novel's weak link is the plot material revolving around Huck's pal Tom Sawyer. Tom is a wonderful character, but his antics seem out of place in the structure of the narrative, and ultimately cheapen the arc of the story. Despite its problematic aspects, however, "Huckleberry Finn" is one of the truly indispensable classics of the American canon. It is a crucial junction in a literary tapestry that immediately encompasses such works as "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass," Alice Walker's "The Color Purple," and many other great books. If you haven't yet read Huck Finn, put aside any preconceptions you might have and discover the book for yourself; if you've already read it, read it again.
100 Mark Twain's wonderful book
As a general reader, I recommend this book to everyone. It would be the best for those people who love adventure books and the sense of escaping pathway. By using vivid descriptive langue, the author successfully guide his readers through some very beautiful landscapes and dangerous situations. Readers not only could see themselves following the two main characters through their difficult journey, but also could move with them toward their destination, Freedom of Slavery.
This was a required book in my 11th grade. Just by looking at it, I already felt sleepy. When I began to read the first pages, I felt worse. I did not understand one thing. The reason for it was, I did not read the book "The adventures of Tom Sawyer." The first couple pages in Huckleberry Finn is like the second part of Tom Sawyer. After that, the story getting more interesting and there is no more confusing , I was so into it. I finish it with the fastest reading rate ever.