Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a classic American novel, published in 1884, the novel is known for its themes such as racism, friendship, and moral growth. I read James previously. August we read it and discussed in one of my book clubs. I had family in Northern Missouri when I was a young child. I visited Hannibal multiple times. I loved that small town and learning about Mark Twain aka Samuel Clemons. In high school I had the opportunity to take a semester dedicated exclusively to Mark Twains writings. He will always be a favorite author. Huckleberry Finn remains an exploration of human nature, freedom, and moral courage. This is a an important piece of classic American literature.

I was going to say there was not enough Tom Sawyer in this book which also meant it wasn't anywhere near as funny as "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", but I have since read up on Mark Twain and his intentions with this book and what Tom Sawyer represents in it and I now realise that this might be the less funny, less engaging and - in places - more boring book but also the better of the two.

Finally got to this after about 50 years. A fun read and continuation of the Tom Sawyer story. Not politically correct for our times. But who cares. It's Mark Twain, by golly.