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One of the greatest treats in all world literature, this masterpiece from Mark Twain is revolutionary. It offers both brilliant humor and tragedy as Huck and Jim explore moral dilemmas of slavery and freedom. Huck, the narrator, is shrewd, ingenious, and literal—he reports on everything he sees, which allows the listener to experience the hypocrisy of “sivilization.” This superb reading by Patrick Fraley is rich in the color and adventurous spirit of the Mississippi River. It captures the world and people that Mark Twain knew and loved.
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"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a very good book, and is also considered to be very important and representative of 19th century American society. Huck, the main character, is adventurous but at the same time naive about how his society works. It is good to have Huck's perspective, as the reader can learn about his world as he learns about it, and can also connect with Huck very well, and understand his thought processes. The book sends a message about how uncivilized people in Southern society were, ranging from families who locked themselves in a nonstop feud to foolish citizens who could not recognize their own family members. Often times Huck finds himself in difficult situations that expose his true character. Jim, as Huck's runaway slave partner, adds tension to the story (although it is difficult to understand what he says in his dialogue). One less good thing about this novel was the spots where major events are told very briefly, such as the King and Duke being tied up, as well as Jim suddenly being discovered to be free. But overall, Huck Finn is a very good book, and is a very important read for people who want to understand American society in the 1800s."
— Danny (4 out of 5 stars)
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“All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn. It’s the best book we’ve had.”
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“Patrick Fraley’s sensational reading of this American classic…should be recognized as an audio classic in its own right. Fraley recreates Huck, Jim, and the rest of the gang flawlessly, using an elastic voice, perfect diction, and bubbling enthusiasm. He has mastered the many dialects of this nineteenth-century text, making it easy to follow the story and appreciate Twain’s humor. Fraley also does some serious verbal gymnastics by changing character voices a half-dozen times within a two-minute span…[An] exceptional experience.”
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“A seminal work of American literature that still commands deep praise and still elicits controversy…[This book] is essential to the understanding of the American soul.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review
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An AudioFile Earphones Award Winner
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Listener Reviews
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" This was a very slow read for me...mostly because of the dialect I think, but I am glad I read it. It is a wonderful look at a time in history that will never be experienced again. "
— Mindy, 2/7/2014 -
" good book for high school reading "
— Philip, 2/7/2014 -
" Long time, since I was a child. I can still remmeber how funny was.. "
— Jawdat, 2/4/2014 -
" A classic...but not my favorite. "
— Caleb, 1/24/2014 -
" One of the greatest works of fiction ever written, but very hard to swallow. The language and detection of old' Jim leaves one bewildered, because you can't believe that people talked or even were to treat people human beings as such. Property, less than desirable, lower than scum. How insulting can this book or story be? This book is great in reminding one that life shouldn't be about classification, castes, or position in the world. Life should be about helping one another reaching our fullest potential and mirroring that potential to inspire others. "
— Joseph, 1/20/2014 -
" Supposedly a satire, but it is more likely that this novel is given that attribute simply because people cannot accept the fact that Samuel Clements actually took the time to write a book about nothing. "
— Christopher, 1/20/2014 -
" "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain is an awesome book and an interesting read! It's eye-opening to read a book filled of things I take for granted and common sense in the eyes of someone almost the opposite of me. Very good book. The only trouble I had was understanding some of the dialogue, in thought or words, because of the different way they talk. "
— Isabella, 1/18/2014 -
" A bully read. Worth reading for the descriptions of life at the time and great characters. The storyline itself was uneven. "
— Kathryn, 1/17/2014 -
" I do love this book although now when I reread it I read the more complete edition from the University of California. Just to mention here, though is the introduction by Toni Morrison and the afterword by Victor Doyno. "
— Scott, 1/8/2014 -
" It was an interesting book, but i didn't really like it "
— Annette, 1/4/2014 -
" I rated it a three star review because it wasn't the greatest but it wasn't the worst book ever, its hard to get a hold of at first cause the main character talks odd cause he is uneducated, but I caught up to it.... It's a good read and an easy read "
— Braedyn, 1/2/2014 -
" fantastic boys adventure set in the wild's of Mississippi. It's problem is the use of the N-word you have to remember that It was written in the early 20th century. Which does not excuses its use but trying to put into context. "
— Arsenio, 12/26/2013 -
" Exciting, have to get used to the language in the beginning though "
— Alert, 12/24/2013 -
" I remember reading this as a kid and loving the idea of a little boy on the run from the adults who wanted him to change. Looking back now, I realise that this amazing book was about a little boy who had to grow up to face the harsh realities of the world, having great adventures along the way. "
— Shadhah, 12/23/2013 -
" The greatest American novel. (Even better than mine, I admit it!) "
— Daniel, 12/22/2013 -
" It was an interesting book, but i didn't really like it "
— Annette, 12/21/2013 -
" Possibly the greatest wok of American literature. A wonderful book, as well. "
— Alfred, 12/20/2013 -
" Charming and witty. Mark Twain at his finest. :) "
— Nikka, 12/17/2013 -
" Exciting, have to get used to the language in the beginning though "
— Alert, 12/16/2013 -
" Once you got through the difficult dialogue an interesting and slightly uncomfortable read. "
— Ysabel, 12/11/2013 -
" In my Top Ten Desert Island books. "
— Cathy, 12/8/2013 -
" The best Mark Twain book. "
— Sher, 11/21/2013 -
" Read aloud to Eryn and JOnas. Difficult to read aloud but a wonderful story! "
— Anita, 11/13/2013 -
" I actually listened to the Audio version narrated by Elijah Wood. He does a wonderful job. "
— Sharon, 11/12/2013 -
" I hated this book. I did not care for the story and the dialect just made it worse. I know it's a praised classic, but it just didn't do anything for me. "
— Malori, 11/9/2013 -
" so many N words. made me a little uncomfortable. "
— Ellie, 10/17/2013 -
" Sometimes awesome. Sometimes drags. Nevertheless, an American classic. Only I don't like the part when Tom and Huck play tricks on Jim in the cabin. Breaks from the theme and really doesn't fit... but that's one man's opinion. "
— Josh, 9/16/2013 -
" Droll. I know I supposed to love it as a writer and logically know Twain was an excellent storyteller, but I'm not a fan of Twain. "
— Cami, 9/5/2013 -
" Who wouldn't like Mark Twain? Great book. "
— Sherida, 8/29/2013 -
" Humorous and exciting,well worth reading "
— Rick, 8/26/2013 -
" Love Mark Twain. His wit and humor really make a great book. "
— Arielle, 6/10/2013 -
" I highly enjoyed this book, surprisingly. Although the dialect was sort of hard to understand, especially when Jim was talking. However, I enjoyed how Mark Twain wrote in the vernacular. "
— Meredith, 6/3/2013 -
" Not quite the great American Novel "
— Covina, 5/8/2013 -
" a great classic, take the time to get used to the way it was written, and remember it was a long time ago... but I enjoyed it. "
— Eddie, 2/24/2013 -
" This book made me dislike Tom Sawyer way more than the book about Tom Sawyer. Such a frustrating last few chapters!! "
— Sarah, 2/17/2013 -
" fantastic boys adventure set in the wild's of Mississippi. It's problem is the use of the N-word you have to remember that It was written in the early 20th century. Which does not excuses its use but trying to put into context. "
— Arsenio, 12/10/2012 -
" A fun and classic adventure on the Mississippi with lots of history and humor mixed in to make it enjoyable. "
— Tracy, 11/4/2012 -
" The book was hard to follow and I really didn't enjoy it. It wasn't my type of book either. I usually enjoy fiction but this book wasn't what I thought it would be. "
— Lynzi, 8/19/2012 -
" A good book to read. Lots of symbolism. One of the best that a Teacher can make you read. I actually enjoyed reading it. A fun adventure. Everyone should read this once. "
— MissLizBiz, 5/19/2012 -
" I've never been a Mark Twain fan, though i did like The Mysterious Stranger. I've read this book 7 times, but it was always as an assignment, never by choice. "
— Squire, 3/5/2012 -
" Who wouldn't like Mark Twain? Great book. "
— Sherida, 2/3/2012 -
" By far and away this is Twain's best novel. It reveals so much of his own views on life and slavery as well as the views and truths that a healing nation didn't want to hear at the time and many don't want to hear now. To further understand this period of US history, this book is a must read. "
— Michael, 1/28/2012 -
" pretty good. i like huck's practicality and logic. so many historical references! "
— Annalise, 12/26/2011 -
" Loved it! Lots of new words in my vocabulary... "
— Carolina, 12/23/2011 -
" Very entertaining while still going into huge issues of life/history. Always loved Mr Twain. "
— Amy, 11/3/2011 -
" I listened to this as an audio podcast for free. Go to iTunes and search it out. Amazing to listen to. "
— Nathan, 9/15/2011 -
" One of the reasons I have never read Jane Smiley was for the tirade against this book that she went on in the 1980s. Yes, this novel has the N word in it. Yes it makes me uncomfortable to read it. Yes, this is simply one of the greatest American novels. "
— Bill, 8/21/2011 -
" I wasn't thrilled. I've read it before and thought the humor was dated. "
— Susan, 6/14/2011 -
" A thousand times better than Tom Sawyer (the character, that is). Adventures of Huckleberry Finn provides a mature look at race relations through the eyes of a young boy. This work is nothing short of great. "
— Emma, 5/22/2011 -
" I thought it was good but not great. "
— Steven, 5/22/2011 -
" Maybe my expectations were too high. "
— Judi, 5/21/2011 -
" Maybe my expectations were too high. "
— Judi, 5/21/2011 -
" I Love Huck Finn because I love Mark Twain. Persons attempting to find pedo/homo erotic undertones in that will be shot. "
— Markus, 5/19/2011 -
" Dissected this one for English class. Sometimes, discussion takes all the charm out of a book. So do angry yet subtle attacks at Romanticism. "
— Eva, 5/17/2011 -
" Dissected this one for English class. Sometimes, discussion takes all the charm out of a book. So do angry yet subtle attacks at Romanticism. "
— Eva, 5/17/2011 -
" Dissected this one for English class. Sometimes, discussion takes all the charm out of a book. So do angry yet subtle attacks at Romanticism. "
— Eva, 5/17/2011 -
" Not quite as entertaining as Tom Sawyer "
— Sam, 5/16/2011 -
" Not quite as entertaining as Tom Sawyer "
— Sam, 5/16/2011 -
" Read this one back in the 6th grade for an English assignment & still remember most of it to this day :) "
— Michelle, 5/15/2011 -
" Read this one back in the 6th grade for an English assignment & still remember most of it to this day :) "
— Michelle, 5/15/2011 -
" Read this one back in the 6th grade for an English assignment & still remember most of it to this day :) "
— Michelle, 5/15/2011 -
" One of the greatest American novels. "
— Raffles, 5/14/2011 -
" One of the greatest American novels. "
— Raffles, 5/14/2011 -
" I think this was the first real novel I ever read, and I decided I wanted to be a writer. I also decided I wanted to sail a raft down the Mississippi River! "
— Mike, 5/14/2011 -
" This is my all time favorite book. It has great characters and never ending plot twists. "
— Lucer131, 4/3/2010
About Mark Twain
Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel L. Clemens (1835–1910), was born in Florida, Missouri, and grew up in Hannibal on the west bank of the Mississippi River. He attended school briefly and then at age thirteen became a full-time apprentice to a local printer. When his older brother Orion established the Hannibal Journal, Samuel became a compositor for that paper and then, for a time, an itinerant printer. With a commission to write comic travel letters, he traveled down the Mississippi. Smitten with the riverboat life, he signed on as an apprentice to a steamboat pilot. After 1859, he became a licensed pilot, but two years later the Civil War put an end to the steam-boat traffic.
In 1861, he and his brother traveled to the Nevada Territory where Samuel became a writer for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise, and there, on February 3, 1863, he signed a humorous account with the pseudonym Mark Twain. The name was a river man’s term for water “two fathoms deep” and thus just barely safe for navigation.
In 1870 Twain married and moved with his wife to Hartford, Connecticut. He became a highly successful lecturer in the United States and England, and he continued to write.
About Patrick Fraley
Patrick Fraley has created voices for over four thousand characters, placing him among the top ten performers of all time to be cast in animated programs. He holds an MFA in acting from Cornell University and is the author of the only character-voice curriculum ever to be accredited at the university level.