Annotation of the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain originally published in 1885
and has been republished many times since.
Synopsis: This is a classic novel about a 14 year old boy named Huckleberry Finn, who escaped from his drunken abusive father and Jim, who is a slave and Huckleberry Finn helps him run away. They go on a rafting trip down the Mississippi after Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death. His adventures also include his friend Tom Sawyer. The adventures are spellbinding and makes you wonder what is going to happen next. He was told he would risk eternal damnation by stealing a slave, but Huck was willing to risk hell to save Jim. This experience also transforms Huckleberry Finn.
The rule of three:
adventure
historical
fast paced.
Characteristics:
Pacing: The story is mostly fast paced, but slow at times
Style- Language: It is written in the first person of a 14 year old. The language is of an uneducated boy. He often uses the word nigger which was common is those days.
Frame and setting: The story is set in Missouri, in the 1830's. He goes up and down the Mississippi river.
Tone and Mood: It is written in a carefree and happy mood. There was humor even in the dark times.
Read-a-likes:
The Great Gatsy
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Secret Garden.
These were recommended by Amazon.
