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My third reading of this book. Just spectacular up to the point -- two-thirds of the way through--when the two charlatans get on the raft. After that point, the book loses some momentum and beauty. It turns out (I think) that Twain finished the book after having laid it aside for a long time. I suspect that the weaker parts might be the ones written later. What do you say Twain scholars?
A self-centered boy and a determined runaway slave share a physical and emotional journey down a river reminiscent of life itself. While it is considered a "classic" and is typically required reading (where I read it), Twain's novels just aren't that interesting to me. I much prefer his short stories.
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Mar 24, 2010
Damaris
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Amy Curtis
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