A great way to take in the classics in a new and artistic way. Often I find myself unable to digest the classics because the language gets in the way of the visual. That is not the case here.

I simply love these Manga adaptations of classics. They are beautifully drawn and tell the classic stories in a really nice way.
Huckelberry Finn wasn't one of the classics I read before but eventhough I quite enjoyed it.
I really look forward to reading more of these classics.

I've never read the original classic, but having read this I want to give it a go. This was fun and quirky. I'd love to see how it compares to the original.

Thank you netgalley for letting me read and review this book. I enjoy the classic books turned into manga. It makes them easier to read and more fun. Love the art style and the story.

I think I would actually give this book 3.5 stars. I liked it, but it just didn't hit the spot completely. As with all the manga classics, I enjoyed the art. I think it was done very well. I do think some of the story was lost in the adaptation. Something just felt missing. I have read the actual book and really enjoyed it. It wasn't that this book was bad, just felt lacking.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book! The title and this beautiful cover drew me in and i was excited to read this book! I will be recommending this book to others for readers advisory

There is something a bit jarring about seeing a classic story like this in a Manga format, but it's also a wonderful way to connect this story to reluctant readers, or just people who want to read it the story with a fun new visual element to it. I can't be mad at something that gets kids reading.

I absolutely loved the manga version of Anne of Green Gables so I was excited to read more Manga Classics and requested the rest of the available ones through NetGalley. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is another flawless adaptation into Manga. The art is wonderful and the characters are colorful. I really enjoyed this one! The artwork brings a lot of emotion into the story, and firmly connects the reader to the characters. This version of the story does a commendable job of maintaining the original intent of Mark Twain. It left me feeling somewhat nostalgic for the original tale.

This was cute, just like the original class story. I enjoy reading re-tellings and altered versions of the classics. That does include graphic novels/manga.

Generally speaking, I love comics, graphic novels, mangas etc etc. I also love the concept of classics being adapted into such media because I think it is a funnier and more digestible way for the audience to be introduced to those stories.

But I really didn't like this one for a number of reasons.

Let's start by saying that the plot felt both complicated and tedious. It felt like it dragged on forever and I couldn't connect to any of the characters. Oh and the heavy usage of slang didn't help at making much sense of what they were saying.

And now, let's go to the "juicy" part.

Even before reading this, I knew the original had been judged due to its heavy usage of the n word and I wanted to see how the creators would handle it.

The creators put a note before and after the story, stating that even though they are not racist or pro slavery, they didn't want change the n word because it would affect the story's originality and they wanted to keep it true to its time.

And I get that, I do, but please explain to me why you censored some of the "bad" words from the original, as well as excluding Huck's smoking because you allegedly didn't want to encourage kids to do the same. And you have no problem encouraging them to use racial slurs?

Also, on a minor note, I didn't get why the scene where the King and the Duke were punished by being paraded in town while covered in tar and feathers was censored too, while we have seen much worse in other issues of the series (like in Manga Classics: Romeo and Juliet for example.)

Anyway, even if the outdated terms and ideas were cut, I still would have had a hard time reading this, even though I still applaud the creators for their hard work.

This story is depicted very close to the original. The dynamic between characters was interesting to see and overall the art style was incredible.
I've really enjoyed the manga classics series so far and look forward to reading more!

For some a version of Little Women for boys, for others a book to be banned and for others a beloved book that must be read. It was with these opinions transmitted to me that I started reading.

With a hick, naive and very funny language Huckleberry introduces himself to those who did not know him in the previous book (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer), which was my case because I took this book without knowing that it had connection with another one.

He tells his relationship with the woman who raises and educates him, with the man who takes care of his money (as he found a small fortune in the previous book), with the abusive father and with his dear friend Tom Sawyer. This time, he is going to live unusual situations to escape from his father and help Jim, a slave who wants to be free.

In the midst of encounters with bandits, rascals, feuding families, Huck becomes fond of Jim, a man who surprises him with every attitude, and gets to know various aspects of the human being, from kindness, loyalty, credulity to greed, lies and farce.

The manga has a linearity of events very close to the original text.

4/5 stars

I read the original novel version of this book a long time ago, and as far as I can remember this manga version is fairly accurate to the original story. Good artwork.

I absolutely loved the manga version of ‘Anne of Green Gables’ so I was keen to explore some more ‘Manga Classics’. I read ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ when I was a child but I never got around to reading about Huckleberry Finn. I thought this was a great opportunity to find out what I’d been missing. I expected I’d want to read the novel once I finished the manga version but it turns out I’m not a fan of this story.

In the introduction we are told that Twain’s “use of coarse vernacular and racial stereotypes in this novel was intended not to endorse but rather to ridicule the racism of his day.” Despite knowing this I still hated all of the racism in this story, especially the consistent use of racial slurs. Even if I could find a way to ignore the racism I still don’t think this would be the book for me. While adventures on rafts sounded interesting to me I found myself getting bored.

But you know what? The revelation that this story is not for me has made me want to read more ‘Manga Classics’, not less. The manga version Anne’s story made me want to read ‘Anne of Green Gables’. I now know for sure I don’t want to read ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’. It turns out that manga is a great way to get a feel for a book.

Even though I didn’t like Huckleberry Finn’s story I really liked the artwork. The story was easy to follow and the illustrations helped bring the characters to life. There’s definitely going to be more manga in my life in the near future.

Content warnings include alcoholism, physical abuse, racism and slavery.

Thank you to NetGalley and UDON Entertainment for the opportunity to read this book. I’m rounding up from 3.5 stars.

I think this is the first time that a Manga Classic adaptation has let me down.

I haven’t read the original work and honestly I don’t think Mark Twain’s writing style would be of my taste, so I decided to read the manga adaptation based on the impression I got from the cover.

Truth be told, I’ve got nothing but praise for the art style, because it is pleasing to the eye and at moments, it turns a heavy, boring scene into something more entertaining and easy to follow. The character design and the ambience are an excellent combo and I truly want to keep reading these series.

Unfortunately, the story by itself isn’t going to be a life-changing book for me. But let me tell you a little bit about Huckleberry Finn: he is a young man that goes into several adventures along with a slave called Jim. Throughout the volume we see the young man as an opportunist and though he doesn’t mean any harm, it was a bit hard to feel empathic towards his case.

I think that what stopped me from enjoying this adaptation is the fact that they tried to keep the slang a bunch of characters used, when it could easily have been toned down a little so it would be more understandable for bilingual readers like me. Instead it came off as annoying –I even had to stop myself a couple of times to re-read several dialogues that made no sense to me. Also, I know this was written a long ago, but I still get mad when white folks use the N-word to talk about black people.

Thus, the only good thing I have left to say is that Jim was really a good friend to Huck, even when he didn’t deserve it. I guess I’m just tired of seeing white people get away with everything they do.

I would only recommend this book to someone that has read and liked the original work. I’m giving this 2/5 because the art work is really good, but the story is so boring and tedious, I wouldn’t read it even if someone payed me to do it.

Reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn In Manga form was difficult. I understand the need to keep the story intact, however, having a story from such an ugly point in history coupled with the beautiful illustrations seemed counterintuitive. There was a need to downplay some of the harsh imagery, but not the coarse and ugly words?

What I like about it, as with any of the Manga Classics, is the illustrations. They are very emotive and, when appropriate, hilarious.

This is such a great title! Easy to read and super fun to engage students with. I love the manga classics, and will have a set specific to my classroom.

Thank you to NetGalley and UDON Entertainment for approving my request to read and review The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Manga Classics) by Mark Twain.

As someone who read this story as a child, I was interested in reading it as a Manga and seeing how the artwork would depict this classic tale. This isn't the first classic tale I have requested from UDON, and it probably won't be the last. I enjoy seeing the artwork styles used for stories I loved as a child.

I felt the story was still enjoyable to read; I was happy that the text hadn't been altered for the format. It is the original story with the addition of beautiful artwork. This format adds an interest that will attract/introduce young readers to classics. Honestly, these Manga Classics are my first introduction to reading Mangas. I'm not sure that I can say I enjoy reading them on my phone, the effort needed to constantly scan/scroll/enlarge/etc.. to read each section takes away from the experience (for me). I will read the others on my laptop.
Overall, the story moved along easily, taking me back in Mississippi with Huck and friends as they embarked on their adventures. If you enjoy these classic stories, reading them as a Manga is a fun experience and allows a bit of a different (visual) take on the story. If you have never read the classics, or are interested in where to begin, this might be a great way to introduce yourself. These stories are timeless and I think everyone should give them a try. Highly recommend!

I absolutely adored this manga. Especially with the political climate, this is the book I needed. I loved this story when I read it in high school and this manga did a wonderful job bringing it to life. I loved seeing the relationships, dynamics, adventures all expressed through art. I would recommend this to anyone trying to familiarize themselves with the story of Huck Finn or someone who has read it in the past and would like to see it come to life.

My Thoughts
My son (and I) read the original just a few weeks ago as part of his required reading for school. And reading it again in this manga version was a pleasure.

With Huck, much of the original slang, spelling, and dialog is used to help with understanding life in the south at the time, as well as giving the characters their unique Twain flavor.

The team of Chrystal Chan (story adaptation) and Kuma Chan (artwork) has skillfully adapted Twain’s story into the manga format, with the details in the illustrations making up what gets lost in this adaptation.

The creators include a foreword and explanatory at the beginning (well, the back of the book as this is manga) and a note on how the chapters from the original are organized in this adaption.

Manga Moment
Each book’s artwork is absolutely beautiful and the adaptation as well as the storytelling is brilliant. I love that each of them include details on the adaptation process at the end (rather the beginning) of the book which help the reader understand the choices the creators made, as well as get an insight into the process itself.

These books make the classics more approachable for those who were hesitant to read them, and will definitely want them either reading more or reading the originals. And I feel either reaction from the reader is good.

If a book leaves a reader wanting them to read again, then it has done its job! And these books manage to do that while leaving the reader (me included) with a blissful feeling of satisfaction of having seen and read something beautiful.

I now look forward to getting the physical copies of these books (definitely the Poe one) as well as to reading more in the series. And yes, to trying to emulate the adaptations – both text and artwork – myself.

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Disclaimer: Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the digital RC of the books; these are my honest opinions after reading these books.