Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: A Signature Performance by Elijah Wood

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Elijah Wood

Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

Earphones Award Winner (AudioFile Magazine)

Audible is pleased to announce the premiere of an exciting new series, Audible Signature Classics, featuring literature’s greatest stories, performed by accomplished stars handpicked for their ability to interpret each work in a new and refreshing way. The first book in the series is Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, performed by Elijah Wood.

Ernest Hemingway said, “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn". One hundred years after its author’s death, this classic remains remarkably modern and poignantly relevant. In this brand new edition, Elijah Wood reads Huck in a youthful voice that may be the closest interpretation to Twain’s original intent. His performance captures the excitement and confusion of adolescence and adventure. Best of all, the immediacy of Wood’s energetic reading sweeps listeners up and makes them feel as though they’re along for the ride, as Huck and Jim push their raft toward freedom.

Stay tuned for more one-of-a-kind performances from actors Kenneth Branagh, David Hyde Pierce, Leelee Sobieski, and more, only from Audible Signature Classics.

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Public Domain (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Elijah Wood's performance of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is my nominee for the Narrators' Hall of Fame. Wood's unself-conscious reading doesn't sound like a reading at all." ( AudioFile)

Excellent even if you have read or heard it before

This is truly one of the masterpieces of American literature and the narrator, Elijah Wood, gives an excellent reading of the work. His voice changes to match characters and the story flows along so well. I hated when it ended.

One of the best listens I have had from Audible.

Classic story with a great Narrator!

Would you consider the audio edition of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: A Signature Performance by Elijah Wood to be better than the print version?

A classic is always a classic, but a narrator can make or break an audible version. Elijah Wood is stupendous as Huck Finn. I enjoyed this book because he narrated it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: A Signature Performance by Elijah Wood?

I loved his dialects and my favorite part was when he was with the Duke of Bilgewater and the Dolphin. It was great the way he saw right past them but decided to play along anyway, at least until he noticed them hurting innocent people.

What about Elijah Wood’s performance did you like?

He seemed to ooze the part of Huckleberry and his dialects were great. When the real heirs came along from England and exposed the Duke and King, his English accent was wonderful and very noticeable against the con man's attempts at one.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

They have and I believe Elijah Wood is Huck in it but...The Great Adventure awaits!

Any additional comments?

Loved this book!

Good book worth listening

Very good book. Well narrated! Thanks to Audible for having this in store! I would recommend this to my friends and family.

Fantastic Listen !

Tom Sawyer was ok, but this one far exceeded my expectations. Enjoyed every minute of it. Great story and great reader!!!

Do not pass this one by-and-by.

Elijah Wood sets the bar - his performance opens a whole new level of expectation of audio books for me. Twain's masterful story telling and Elijah's talent combine for a memorable experience.

Great to revisit a classic

It was fun revisiting a classic I read 55 years ago. The story and writing stand the test of timing and adding although I found the frequent use of the 'n' word grating. Times change.

Elijah does Mark Proud

What made the experience of listening to Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: A Signature Performance by Elijah Wood the most enjoyable?

Elijah really stretched himself to accurately portray the Southern dialect that is so integral to Twain's Huckleberry character ...a brilliant rendition.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Obviously Huck...but having said that, all the characters were totally believable.

What about Elijah Wood’s performance did you like?

The concise articulation of the entire story whilst maintaining a brilliant understanding of period Southern dialect....he was Huckleberry Finn to a T

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Huckleberry's realisation that Jim (as a Negro) had the same fears and feelings as white folks...that subtle realisation that we're all the same under the skin

AN AMERICAN CLASSIC

Had a great time revisiting this book of my childhood. The Audible edition, with narration by actor Elijah Wood, is excellent. This is an unabridged and uncensored version of Mark Twain's classic adventure novel. This version is a great window into 19th Century pre-Civil War America with its sense of adventure and imagination and racism. Yes, people talked that way then and had racist attitudes. (Which is probably why The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of America's most banned books.) That said, a mature adult ability to critically think and apply context will open up a world unknown to most Americans. Elijah Wood off to a slow start finds his voice and gives an outstanding performance. Can highly recommend this Audible version.

Excellent rendition

Elijah Wood does an incredible job with all the accents. Best reading ever. Amazing story read by an amazing actor.

One of my favorite classics.

I was a bit doubtful with Elijah Wood being the narrator. I love him as an actor, but never imagined him as being a narrator. Especially for a book that takes place in the south.
I was pleasantly surprised! He did the book justice.