Life on the Mississippi
by Mark Twain
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Author: Mark TwainEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2010-03-06
ISBN: 1770457135
Number of pages: 262
Publisher: General Books LLC
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Book Review: Much too long and unfocused
Summary: 1 Stars
Had Twain stopped after the first section, in which he describes riverboat piloting and his exploits therein, I would have come away with a positive impression of the book. His piloting writings were entertaining and interesting, even though not particularly relevant in today's world.
However the later chapters ruin the book. Twain documents his return to the Mississippi with a plethora of miscellaneous descriptions and loosely related anecdotes. These sections range from only mildly entertaining to just plain boring, as Twain doesn't even use his humor to save them.
In the end the disappointment of the second half outweighs the enjoyment of the first half.
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