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The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson

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I started this book on the way to Paris and could not put it down! I thought the characters where wonderful and colorful in true Twain fashion. It was quick and you were not made to lingure too long in one area. I really liked it a lot and I didn't think I would!

I was very surprised how quickly I was drawn into this story. I had never heard of this book and it is now my favorite Twain. This story deals with children that were switched at birth; one a black slave and the other a well to do white. The characters are vivid and lively.

I enjoyed this story overall. It is a bit of a mystery, not a who done it,but will the truth be reviled? There were a few spots that drug on a little longer than I would have liked but it gave you a better glimse into the sleepy town and its people setting. Do take note that it is an older story and slavery is a part of the story.

Without a doubt, Mark Twain is one of the most gifted people in history to ever put words to paper. In The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson, the book is basically two stories: the first, a white child of privilege and a slave being switched at birth and the second, a murder mystery involving Italian twins. Pudd'nhead Wilson is the central character, an eccentric lawyer who loves to collect fingerprints on slides of everyone in town. It's interesting to look back upon a world of slavery, small towns and the quiet uneasiness that permeates everything. And the fingerprints! Twain basically predated the use of fingerprints in a murder trial by about 10 years to prove innocence.

Overall, a great work of literature, and makes for a quick read.

This is the first book by Mark Twain that I have read. I found it by searching through the Kindle book store and liked the title. I read the reviews and decided to order it. I am so glad I did. I began reading it as soon as it downloaded and only put it down when I could not keep my eyes open any longer. As soon as I woke up I began reading again. The dilect was a little hard at first but as soon as I got the hang of it I very much enjoyed it.

What a great story. So well written you will feel you are "right there" with the characters. Reminded me a little of the more recent book, "The Help."

Haven't read Twain in years. This book was great. Not classic Twain like Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, but reads more like a detective story. Highly recommended.

This is a great example of Mark Twain's contempt for slavery. It is very interesting, ant the story line is very good. I enjoyed this book very much

this book does not disappoint! it captivates as you plow farther into its depths. actually this was my first twain read, but it will most definitely not be my last!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As a Kindle free read, I couldn't resist Mark Twain. I'm surprised this book isn't more well known. It's a quick read. Too bad there's no sequel.