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livgreads's review against another edition
4.0
This book felt kinda Anne-of-Green-Gables-y but in a very very good way and I loved Rose's character so much. Honestly the entire vibe was wonderful! Warning that there is definitely some period typical racism present against Asians but more in the description than in actual events. Beyond that it was a fun little read and I'm totally going to be reading Rose in Bloom after this.
arielzeit's review against another edition
2.0
Sadly this did not hold up for me as a re-read, though I loved it as a girl. I think I'd prefer the sequel Rose in Bloom. At the time 8 Cousins was supposed to be a feminist novel because the author criticizes corsets and the restricted past-times of "society" girls. And this is all true and all good. Yet the heroine Rose is still just plain insipid and watery weak, and her uncle, supposed to be such a rescuer from the sexist mores of the day, is so dictatorial and Rose listens to him. Blech. Clearly what makes Little Women so great is Jo. And even Amy provides some spice of naughtiness. 8 Cousins is like Little Women with Meg or Beth as heroine.
thestarcatcher's review against another edition
4.0
Suka sekali buku ini. Kisah anak lelaki yang bersemangat dengan gadis manis ditengahnya. Akhirnya Rose akan menikah dengan siapa ya?
Kapan nih buku sekuelnya terbit? Atau gak bakal terbit?
Kapan nih buku sekuelnya terbit? Atau gak bakal terbit?
yggie's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Almost gave this book 3 stars instead of 4, but I think that was mostly Alcott fatigue - reading all her works is great, but she does have a few favourite themes, so the novelty wears off a bit.
This one was wholesome and sweet, not super preachy (or maybe I'm becoming desensitised), but not very funny either.
This one was wholesome and sweet, not super preachy (or maybe I'm becoming desensitised), but not very funny either.
lisavegan's review against another edition
5.0
This is probably my second favorite Louisa May Alcott book (after Little Women.) At least it was when I was a kid. I remember envying Rose all those boy cousins; it seemed as though it would be so much fun to have so many built in boy playmates. And it’s yet another orphan story – I do have an “orphans” shelf on goodreads as I love books about orphans. I don’t remember this as a depressing or somber tale at all though.
On another note: I pulled out my copy of the book, and I’m very excited as I must still have my mother’s copy: have one published the year (1927) she was twelve; I read this for the first time when I was a few years younger than that.
On another note: I pulled out my copy of the book, and I’m very excited as I must still have my mother’s copy: have one published the year (1927) she was twelve; I read this for the first time when I was a few years younger than that.
karen_unabridged's review against another edition
3.0
Obviously written to be uplifting literature for the children of Alcott's day. Plot is rather thin, being more a set-up for Alcott to express ideas about how children ought to be raised and educated. So, it's progressive for its time in some ways, but my family ended up having several discussions about whether it is, as the book suggests, the responsibility of young ladies to help all the young men around her be "good."
loumaynot's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my absolute favorite books! It is just a delightful story, and never gets old. Every time I read it, I enjoy it just as much as the time before!
ibm's review against another edition
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
justareadingmama_charly's review against another edition
5.0
This was a relaxing and enjoyable read. I loved Rose and her relationship with her uncle. I had so much fun getting to know her crazy, but good hearted, cousins. I don't always agree with the way the adults handle the kids, but it's an older book and I can recognize their good intentions. It was a sweet story.
*I listened to the audiobook narrated by Erica Collins (audible) and it was very well done.
*I listened to the audiobook narrated by Erica Collins (audible) and it was very well done.