Tom Sawyer -- Reader Beware, Twain Knows You!

Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is undoubtedly the book of the season in the Wabash Valley.  Thanks to this year's  Big Read  programs (Go Here) and the many FREE copies being made available to the public there is no reason not read or re-read this classic work in American literature.

This book is not a children's book. It was, after all, written by Mark Twain.  Of course, the episodes in the novel will appeal to kids.  But Twain never wrote anything without some thoughtful and amusing barbs in regard to human behavior -- social,  psychological, philosophical--in it. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer  is certainly no exception.  Read it and watch out for the sharp hooks he includes. Since most of the readers around here will be human, I'm guessing there is plenty in the book that will snag you. [Spoiler Alert--How did you like his take on "showing off"?  Any of it get a little too close to home or was he just describing your neighbor, co-worker and/or in-laws?]

Comment here if you want to share anything coming from your reading of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.  All remarks are welcome . . . as are responses.