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charlottebreads's review against another edition
5.0
CW/TW: Death of a sibling, grief
Age Rating: 10+
- The relationship between the sisters was so cute.
- I loved all of the characters.
- Such a happy book. It gives off similar vibes to Anne of Green Gables
- The plot was quite slow. Every chapter was its own story.
- Amy and Laurie were very cute together
Age Rating: 10+
- The relationship between the sisters was so cute.
- I loved all of the characters.
- Such a happy book. It gives off similar vibes to Anne of Green Gables
- The plot was quite slow. Every chapter was its own story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Grief
grizzlysnack's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Chronic illness, Sexism, and Terminal illness
bethshuff's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
navayiota's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A happy, wholesome book that was mostly enjoyable to read. I'm glad I read it although I don't think I'll be re-reading it soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Child death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Alcohol
laurenleigh's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.5
Though I’m very familiar with this story through the recent movie version and abridged copies in my childhood (Great Illustrated Classics, anyone??), this was actually my first time reading the full text. Parts of it are sweet and simple, reading like the “girl’s book” it was proposed to be by Alcott’s publishers. But there’s a lot more depth than I expected! I found myself relating to all the sisters in different ways. Like here I was, thinking “oh what quaint little problems they have, nothing like my life today.” And then after I had a stressful day and ended up crying over yet another failed loaf of bread, I read the scene where Meg and John get into a fight because she couldn’t make currant jam! Sometimes it really is the little things that push you over the edge. I also truly enjoyed reading into the subtext of Jo’s character. In Greta Gerwig’s 2019 film, Jo’s queerness is definitely explored, but I now see they didn’t have to dig deep to find the source material to support this. Jo talks about wishing she weren’t born a girl, has trouble seeing herself married, and has much more fun “romping” around with Laurie (platonically!) than dressing up in frills. From the admittedly little research I’ve done, it seems highly plausible Alcott herself could have identified as queer, if there was space for her to do so in her time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death
zombiezami's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Read this so I can watch the most recent film adaptation. I see while people like this, but it's not for me. I did like the character studies, though, particularly Jo.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Ableism, Sexism, and Medical content
Minor: Slavery, Violence, Antisemitism, and War
death of a sibling, romantic rejectionmichelletieu's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i've never finished the second half, i have an old copy with only volume 1 but i refuse to purchase volume 2. miss louisa said no happy ending for the girlies. but i know the ending and i would rather not subject myself to the torture
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Chronic illness and Classism
Minor: War
chandle5's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: War
sarasbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Little Women has my heart, i love this book with every fibre of my being!
Although the plot may not be very exciting, this book is so beautifully written, you fall in love with the characters and it teaches you a great amount of lessons!
It truly is my favorite classic so far and i wish everybody would read it.
I love all of the March sisters for different reasons but my favorite is Jo.
I never read about a more altruistic character before. She sacrifices her own well-being for those of others. The novel mentions various selfless acts of her. And I think that’s what makes her a beautiful person. She cares so much about her family and her friend Laurie.
She is also very brave and determined. She writes because it’s her passion and also because she wants to help her family financially. She is very different from the woman stereotype of that time and fights against society’s expectations and restrictions. In that aspect, she is very similar to Louisa Alcott herself.
Beth, although she is often quiet, she proved to be very mature for her age. Her value and impact is a very great one in the March family.
“ There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind. “
I also found it very interesting to experience a platonic relationship between a young man and woman. Laurie and Jo are the best of friends.
“ Love is a great beautifier. “
Love is important in this novel, but every kind of love, love between friends, between family members and also between a married couple. Marriage is portrayed beautifully but not as being the only answer to everything.
I loooved Mrs March, also called Marmee. Her relationship with her daughters is so beautiful and healthy. She teaches them valuable life lessons and with tact shapes them to become the best version of themselves.
No one is a saint, they are all flawed. But so very admirable.
I loved to read about this beautiful family, that i love, in their cozy home with their little with significant joys.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
gabyyinz's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death and War