Customer Reviews

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Signet Classics)

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This edition is missing some passages from the original works. For example, there are about three pages missing (as measured from a paperback copy) from Chapter 21 of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

I read both books in high school and wanted to re-read them. I thought this would be a good deal, and convenient because both books were bound in one. However, after I received my copy, I realized that this book is too short to contain the full original text of both novels. I emailed the publisher and was told this is an abridged version of the books.

If you are looking for an unabridged version, this is not for you. I checked carefully, and did not find any indication on the book that this is an abridged version of the original novels (which is why I emailed the publisher to ask).

To be clear, I think both books are good, and are certainly worth reading at least once. I prefer unabridged versions of books, especially of American classics. As such, I returned this book to Amazon and will be purchasing the unabridged versions of these books.

It has been years since I read these two books. There was a lot that I had forgotten about them. Was really disappointed that I would be reading along and I would turn a page and would have lost 10-15 pages. Would really like to see this fixed and notified so I can delete this issue and get corrected copy....

I wish I could have submitted this complaint privately, but since you do not appear to provide that option on your customer service pages, I hope you will see it here and fix it accordingly.

As others have commented -- the text itself is a true classic, the template for the "Great American Novel" -- but this free Kindle edition is missing several pages. I honestly think it is a shame that Amazon has not corrected this, as it does a disservice to first-time readers, including the students of the world, to miss out on key passages from a literary work like this. C'mon Amazon, it's about quality control. Please actually read the reviews on your products and respond to consumer demand, as several people before me have already commented on this, and this should be an easy fix.

Otherwise, were this text in good shape (the Tom Sawyer portion at least seems intact), it is well worth downloading if they ever get it fixed. Also note that you can find this text (legally) for free already on the internet, if you need to make up for this product's shortcomings and find the parts you missed.

Amazon, remember -- the Kindle is only as good as its products, despite its great potential (and I do love it). Don't leave students and readers of the world hanging with mistakes like this on such an important American work, and one that you know millions of American 11th graders will be downloading on an annual basis.

The book arrived in perfect condition. While I've never read either story before, I know that my brother enjoyed these classics about 40 years ago. I home school and we have studied American history. I was sorry to read in some reviews how offended some people were by the terminology used in the book. I am pigmented and have been called "nigger". The funny thing is that I am not of African-American heritage!!! It goes to show how ignorant people can be! I have taught my children that everyone is a human and we treat others the way we would want to be treated. Slavery is a chapter in our history that we should be ashamed of. These are old stories, written at a different time. It's the way it was. Prejudice still exists today. My sixth grade son is learning about "voice" in writing. I bought this so that we could enjoy a classic while learning about voice, that part in writing that makes a story come alive.

Tom Sawyer is one of the most entertaining books u will ever read. In this book, Tom Sawyer gets himself into a lot of trouble. He got in trouble at home, at church, and at school. His mischievous antics will keep you entertained throughout the entire book. Although he got into trouble frequently, he also had an uncanny ability to get himself out of trouble with the help of his good friend Huckleberry Finn. The adventures of these two boys have entertained readers for over a century. As soon as you start reading this book, you will not want to put it down. I would recommend this classic novel for readers of all ages.

What a wonderful book! Every time I read Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn, I enjoy it just as much as the first. Anyone who thinks certain words should be removed, need to remember that this book was written at a very different time, and that we need not believe that we need to act the way they do in a work of fiction just because we have read it.

In a letter to his friend Franz Overbeck dated 14, November, 1879, Nietzsche says, "If you do not know the latest book by Twain, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, it would be a pleasure for me to make you a little present of it."

Both novels define the picturesque masterpiece and are the twin highpoints in American prose.

This was a trip back for me in two ways. For one, it takes place in a different time when life was a little simpler. Also it takes me back to the first time I read it. I am 50 years old and haven't read this since elementary school. Even though it is set back in time, I could relate to the feelings of these young boys and remember well that time of my life.

It's a must read for your kids (particularly boys) and anyone who has or has not read it. I haven't enjoyed a book this much in a long time.

"He was not the Model Boy of the village. He knew the model boy very
well though--and loathed him." I find that this quote efficiently
summarizes the character of Tom Sawyer. He is mischievous, persuasive,
and entertaining to read about. Orphaned, he lives with his Aunt Polly
and his half-brother Sid in St. Petersburg, Missouri. The time is not
identified, but the reader can assume it is mid-19th century.

According to the preface of this novel, it is intended for the
entertainment of boys and girls, and also "to pleasantly remind adults
of what they once were themselves". Men and women differ greatly from
boys and girls. Adults often lose the zest for life that seems so
easily attainable as a child. Twain attempts to restore in older
readers what has been taken from them by the harsh realities of life.

Meanwhile, he masterfully blends reality and fantasy. The characters
in the novel partake in monotonous activities, such as school and
work. They handle issues with which readers can relate, such as trying
to win over the heart of a girl; however, these fictional characters
are also thrown into situations that are simply fun, while at the same
time unrealistic. For instance, Tom Sawyer and Betty Thatcher are
trapped in a dark cave for several days with a murderer.

I found this book to be highly entertaining and enjoyable. My only
complaint would be that there is a good amount of anti-church notions
and statements throughout the novel. Twain is a noted atheist, but I
would have hoped he would not allow his biases to enter into his
writing. Despite this disappointment, this book is very fun to read
and gave me the desire to enjoy my life instead of allowing it to
waste away in boredom. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is an extremely
well-written novel, and Tom Sawyer is a truly lovable character.

Cameron W