Adventures of Tom Sawyer Review
Overview: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a novel by Mark Twain published on 9 June 1876 about a boy, Tom Sawyer, growing up along the Mississippi River. It is set in the 1840s in the town of St. Petersburg, which is based on Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived as a boy
Pages: 416 Pages
Writer: Mark Twain
Reviewing this book is no easy task, let me tell you. It’s like trying to navigate a maze filled with inappropriate language that makes me want to raise an eyebrow or two. The language is more to do with one word that was used all to often during the time this book was written. Despite that little hiccup, the story has managed to stand the test of time quite well.
Tom, our protagonist, is a young lad who despises chores, couldn’t care less about school, and would rather skip church altogether. But hey, he’s always on the lookout for some excitement. And boy, does he find it! From playing pirate to sneaking into forbidden caves in search of treasure, Tom’s adventures are definitely frowned upon then as they would be now.
But here’s the kicker – Tom’s got brains to match his bravado. He’s got this uncanny ability to convince his buddies that painting a fence is the bee’s knees. Not only does he manage to dodge that chore himself, but he also tricks his pals into thinking they’re getting a sweet deal out of it.
All in all, this book is a rollicking good time that had me eagerly flipping the pages to see what shenanigans Tom Sawyer would get himself into next.