Book Review - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Title - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Author: Mark Twain
My Rating: 👍👍👍👍👍
My Review: This is my second time reading this book. The first time was ages ago and I almost forgot how much I enjoy Mark Twain. Listening to this book on Audible narrated by Elijah Wood was a pleasure and I totally recommend it. The fact that this book is on some banned lists in America prompted me to read it again to see what could possibly make it a banned book. The only thing I could see is it's use of the N word and description of slavery prior to the Civil War. For that reason I would make this a required book, especially for younger people who don't know about America's racist past. 

Description (Audible): Ernest Hemingway said, “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn". One hundred years after its author’s death, this classic remains remarkably modern and poignantly relevant. In this new edition, Elijah Wood reads Huck in a youthful voice that may be the closest interpretation to Twain’s original intent. His performance captures the excitement and confusion of adolescence and adventure. Best of all, the immediacy of Wood’s energetic reading sweeps listeners up and makes them feel as though they’re along for the ride, as Huck and Jim push their raft toward freedom.

Description (ChatGPT): Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is Mark Twain’s timeless romp down the Mississippi River, where a boy, a runaway slave, and a raft make the perfect recipe for mischief and mayhem. It’s part coming-of-age tale, part social commentary, and all charm. Huck’s sense of morality might be as muddy as the river he’s floating on, but his wit and wisdom are sharper than a Southern summer. Twain’s mix of humor and sharp critique of society is as fresh today as it was in 1884—proving that even the wildest adventures can make you think. Just don’t forget your paddle... or your conscience.