When I first heard about this book, I couldn't stop smiling. I have read everything that Mark Twain wrote, and having this new taste from his grave is a mighty treat indeed. If you are a fan of Samuel Clemens, you MUST pick up this quick read of essays and lectures he decided to publish from the grave. It makes a great Sunday evening read with a glass of wine in hand. Although all the pieces are brilliant, one of my favorite stories in his new book is “The Quarrel in the Strong-Box.” It is a fantastic fable about a nickel and a copper arguing about who is mightier in the society which they exist. Some of the writings are published even though they are unfinished. But nonetheless, it definitely gives us the pleasure once again to enjoy a great read from the man that was way beyond his time. If you are a fan of Mark Twain's, you'll find something to like in this book. However, readers should realize that many of the snippets are just that...notes and drafts of work in progress...that he never finished or published in his lifetime. There are a few gems and the rest is interesting to see how his mind worked. And, as usual with Mark Twain's work, it is as true today as when he wrote.Overall, a fast read that's worth your time.
What do You think about Who Is Mark Twain? (2009)?
Good book for Mark Twain lovers - he's in his element, and maybe even pushing the envelope a bit.
—sheree
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