Huck Finn is a vivid character, endearing himself to the reader as he contends with the obstacle course artfully set before him. As a child of 12 Perhaps, I first read this book and what caught up in the adventure. I was delighted with each new predicament, anxious to have Huck extricated from it and on his way to another exciting experience. If You Want to Lose Yourself in a book, this is a good choice. Not only is it entertaining to read, but there is so substance to it. One of the things I appreciated about this novel that Huck did what a genuine free spirit, with true beliefs, untainted by the Enslaving power of society. (I envy him quietly today.) The author's wisdom shines through this young fellow's heart and soul.