The Diaries of Adam and Eve (Hardcover)

from MartinBodek

I began drafting some scratch notes on a book idea, when I suddenly remembered that Twain had written something very similar. I read the book as reference. Indeed, I may have something that might be a proper follow-up. More on that soon, hopefully. Meantime, the book itself is unparalleled wit, a...

from marsap

This sweet novella brings the reader Mark Twain's "translation" of the diary entries by Adam and Eve. At first, Adam is puzzled by the new arrival in the garden and doesn't really want much to do with Eve. Eve (a much more complex creature than Adam), believes herself to be some sort of experimen...

from bicyclewriter

It has been a while since I read anything by Twain, and I'd forgotten just how delightful it is to read his stuff.Folks who are pretty hung-up on political correctness will find it disturbing that Twain crafts his Adam and Eve characters around pretty common stereotypes of males and females. I wa...

from cait815

I doubt that I would have ever come across this story if it hadn't been for Lori's review in December. Thank you Lori! I keep trying to write how much I loved this, but all that comes out is "gush, gush, gush". It was charming, witty, funny as hell, and the ending nearly had me shedding water out...

from mullinator52

If you like Mark Twain's cynical look on life, you will like his take on the Adam and Eve story. Be aware that the diaries are biased towards Adam.. of course you have to remember when it was written.