3.81 avg rating — 89,555 ratings

"The concept of the "pastoral romance" is largely lost in today's literary world. This is a great introduction--it gleefully parodies the pastoral, while preserving all its romance, charm, and unexpected wit, and it's populated by a colorful cast of characters."

3.77 avg rating — 203,873 ratings

"In today's politically correct world, it's good to have a look at harsher times, tempered only by a plea for "the quality of mercy". Every single character is as complex as a real human being, and every reader puts his own spin on who the heroes and the villains are, so it's a great book for discussion. The setting lives and breathes in subtle ways through the dialogue, one of Shakespeare's most authentic representations of Italy."

3.92 avg rating — 1,024,573 ratings

""Huckleberry Finn" is a common choice for English Literature class, but "Tom Sawyer" has been sadly underrated by teachers and critics alike. It's madcap, complex, and ingenious in almost every detail, and it would be a shame for anyone to miss out on it."