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May 2026 Book #6 (last one read this month, see I didn‘t read much this year)

My intention to read this book was to understand better James by Percival Everett who was the author on May. But it didn‘t happen, I haven‘t read James yet. Wow, this is a controversial story due to its racist content. You can read in GR a lot of comments in favor or con. So interesting in that way. But I try to read these type of books within the time frame ⬇️

“You can‘t get a man to see something if his salary depends on him not seeing it.”

Huck Finn escapes his home and travels on the Mississippi River with Jim, a runaway slave. Together, they face adventures and learn about friendship and doing the right thing. This important story shows why it's good to follow your heart and stand up for what you believe.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is about a boy named Huck who runs away from home to find freedom. He teams up with Jim, a runaway slave, and they travel down the Mississippi River on a raft. They have many adventures and learn about friendship and what‘s right and wrong. This classic story uses humor to talk about serious topics like friendship and freedom

This opens so well constructed. Huck and his world lives. His situation, his dad, his escape, Jim‘s position, the river. Wonderful stuff. But…Twain can‘t let things go. I thought it devolved into a mess of overdone satire. Still, i can appreciate what it does overall, and it was interesting to wonder what Jim was thinking. This is part of my #booker #booker2024 #longlist reading. It was prep for James.

Book 153 of the year.

Listening to this one before I start Perceval Everett‘s JAMES. Elijah Wood does a good job narrating. He won‘t make it onto my Favorite Narrators list - he‘s no Simon Vance - but it‘s pretty good.

This is a very problematic and difficult read. I listened to it in preparation for Percival Everett's new novel, James. I did not enjoy this text at all! I can't believe this use to be taught in schools.