Stephanie answers “I have never read Huckleberry Finn - do...”

Jo Milkins asked this question about James:

I have never read Huckleberry Finn - do you think I need to before reading James?

Stephanie I think you should. The beginning of “James” felt to me like a checking of boxes to mention each of the adventures in Huck Finn. Yet none of them were…moreI think you should. The beginning of “James” felt to me like a checking of boxes to mention each of the adventures in Huck Finn. Yet none of them were told with any discussion, description, or explanation, so if you don’t know Huck Finn, it’s just an unfamiliar reference. It won’t stop you from understanding James, but it would certainly be more enjoyable. (less)

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