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“H.L Mencken read this book once a year. Must mean something.”
Eleanor S wrote this review Friday, April 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I like Huck's story better than Tom's. Probably because it is darker. Tom's story is alright, he's a very smart and creative kid and he sometimes made me laugh, especially the part when he was asked about the first two disciples during Sunday School and he answered David and Goliath, haha...
Choccy wrote this review Thursday, January 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Anyway, Huck's story is better because it gives more insight on the real life and people along the Mississippi river when there's still slavery. Huck surely met with various, interesting characters during his runaway. He might not be as resourceful as Tom, but I love him because his character is more complex. He questioned himself many times on the values of society and his pondering whether he should 'break' the rules or not are quite intriguing. Apparently Huck Finn is one of the most challenged books in the US. Not surprising, especially with so much N word in it. Is it racist? My gut feeling says no. But anyway, I still think the book deserves its place among the great American novels.”
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