Elmo Monteron Monteron itibaren Beaver, PA, USA
More mature in its storytelling, characters, and themes than its predecessor ("The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"), the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of my favorite novels, and a classic in storytelling, to boot. Jim may be my favorite character in any novel I've ever read. His goodnaturedness, undying loyalty to Huck, and superstitious nature make him one of the most likeable and memorable characters I can think of. The genuine friendship that Huck and Jim have is particularly noteworthy considering the extreme racial prejudice that gripped the south during the era at hand. Friendship, betrayal, family and adventure are all themes that are woven together beautifully to create a masterpiece of literature. Highly recommended.