/lit/ - Literature

Never really gave much thought to Twain - I had to read Huck Finn for a college course and generally enjoyed it, but it didn't stick with me. The other week, however, I started reading pic related and it's really had me very intrigued. Twain's voice is drawing me in far better than I'd expected, and I love the way that he turns the society depicted on its head.

I've actually heard that Connecticut Yankee is considered one of Twain's worst (though still worthwhile). Can anyone tell me why that is? And any recommendations as to where to go with Twain after I'm done this one? Maybe reread Huck Finn with a newer mindset?

The deconstruction in this book is brutal, hilarious, and bittersweet.