Huck

All in all I liked this book and at one point I actually couldn't put it down because I wanted to find out what had become of Jim. One part of the book that I couldn't hardly stand was when Tom came back into the picture and had to do all these specials things in order to let Jim out of slavery lock down. I mean it was endless. I just wanted Jim to be free already. He had such an imagination that he tried to replay everything he had read about. Then I come to find out Tom knew the whole time that Jim was a free person and just wanted to have an adventure. I agree with some of the critics sayings about if Twain ever wrote a book about Toms adulthood it wouldn't be good. I liked Huck's character and how easy going, smart and the fact that he was always on his toes. Obviously I never grew up back in the 1800's but it seemed like you could basically live anywhere; practically every house hold Huck visited they welcomed him as their long lost son. That would be a good aspect in present day. I can understand why some schools would not want this book read, but if you really think about it its all history. Some of the words and racism used is what the 1800's unfortunately was all about. It makes this book seem that it was really based on a true boy. It also shows that not all slaves were treated badly. Then on the other side I can agree with some critics saying that this book should be for the mature mind not for young high schoolers. Only because it could bring racial comments that could start into fights. Also could make African Americans in the classroom feel uncomfortable.