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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by Mark Twain

Bestseller: about 20 million copies (estimate)

3.7 out of 5, from 1,558 ratings from Hardcover readers

Huck fakes his own death to escape his violent father and rafts down the Mississippi with Jim, an enslaved man fleeing to freedom. They run into con men, feuding families and other hazards on the way.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
1885
Pace
Medium
Length
Medium
Pages
327
Format
Book 2 of 4 in Adventures of Tom and Huck
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Read this if you want a funny, dangerous, voice-driven classic of American literature about friendship and conscience.

Skip this if frequent racist language, even used satirically, will keep you from enjoying it.

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Content warnings

  • Racism
  • Slavery
  • Violence
  • Abuse

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Racial slurs
  • Gaslighting
  • Death
  • Gore
  • Animal death
  • Abandonment

Quick answers about Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

What is Adventures of Huckleberry Finn about?
Huck fakes his own death to escape his violent father and rafts down the Mississippi with Jim, an enslaved man fleeing to freedom. They run into con men, feuding families and other hazards on the way.
Who should read Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
Read it if you want a funny, dangerous, voice-driven classic of American literature about friendship and conscience. Skip it if frequent racist language, even used satirically, will keep you from enjoying it.
How long and how fast is Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 327 pages, first published in 1885.
Does Adventures of Huckleberry Finn have content warnings?
Content we flag: Racism, Slavery, Violence, Abuse.
Can I borrow Adventures of Huckleberry Finn for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
Readers who liked it often move on to Treasure Island, To Kill a Mockingbird, Lonesome Dove.

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