Books

I recently chose to read this because Twain’s “there were two reigns of terror” is my all time favorite quote from anyone.

I enjoyed it. I think even though it’s by no means a “historical” account, the book provides a good characterization of just how much life sucked for most people in the Middle Ages. Twain really is a brilliant writer.

That said, my only complaint is that I found Hank Morgan to be an unlikable character to me personally. I don’t know if that was Twain’s intention or not. It didn’t really alter how I felt about the book because I don’t think you need likable characters necessarily to enjoy a book. But I don’t know, his personality just didn’t jive with me and I felt he was a largely shallow and arrogant protagonist.