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The only problem is the n word
I love this book, but it has 156 uses of the N-word. But aside from the mind-numbing overload of racism, this is a great classic any 5th grader should read.
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not my fortay
There is not a doubt in my mind that the great Mark Twain is trying his best to expose social issues between wealthy southern whites, middle class southern whites, poor southern whites and blacks. But this book is definately not one of my favorites. But i encourage young teens to take it on and see how they themselves classify it.
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AGE
Great book, iffy 13+
Extremely good. It can be very iffy though, regular uses of the N word, Huck smokes, adults get drunk, child abuse, killings, animal abuse, racism, violent suggestions, faked deaths, and more are held within. But amongst that and much more prominent are messages of anti slavery, freedom, standing up for your self, and the power of self. Also there is a huge amount of educational content, especially for insight into that time period.
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Kid, 12 years old
December 23, 2009
AGE
I haven't read ALL of it (just some of it)
I read the first few chapters of it and it was great. But definitely not a read aloud for our family because the N- word is said quite frequently and we do not want anyone to say that.
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AGE
great read
N_gger references now inappropriate yet well used by the author to show the crass stupidity and ignorance prevelant at the time.
Discuss how words become inappropriate through time and often through education. Kids will enjoy the adventures in this story and the 'rascally' Huck Finn.
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Kid, 12 years old
May 19, 2012
AGE
BORING!!!!!!!!!
boring! I recommend not to read this book, unless you want to waste your precious time in it.Go figure.
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