The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
The novel follows the journey of a young boy named Huckleberry Finn and a runaway slave named Jim as they travel down the Mississippi River on a raft. Set in the American South before the Civil War, the story explores themes of friendship, freedom, and the hypocrisy of society. Through various adventures and encounters with a host of colorful characters, Huck grapples with his personal values, often clashing with the societal norms of the time.
The 22nd greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 4491
Since this book was first published in 1884, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 4491.0.
This is to prevent newer books from reaching super high on the ranked list of the greatest books of all time. The greatest books should also stand the test of time.
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