The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Penguin Classics)

If I could give this book negative points, I would. I read it once a long time ago and HATED it. The story was ridiculous and so long drawn out. I hated the dialogue that was so difficult to read. I can’t for the life of me think why people liked this book and deem it a classic. I don’t like the way Jim is portrayed or the frequent use of an offensive word to refer or Black men. Disgusting. I only reread it because I had just finished James and wanted to read the original since there will be a book discussion on these two books. When I learned this was required reading for my daughter when she was in high school, I expressed my dismay to the teacher. I didn’t object because I don’t believe in banning books. If someone wants to read this book, I’m fine with it, but making it required is just plain wrong.

I had to readjust my mind to get used to the writing but revisiting as an adult was fun.