Reviews tagging 'Child death'

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

124 reviews

camoo3032's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-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

3.75

It's a sweet book but feels a bit like a sermon at times

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, War, Death, and Child death

Minor: Medical content, Ableism, Fatphobia, Grief, Alcohol, Classism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail

ashe01's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

I was a little concerned when I started this book because of the slow start I had with it, but it ultimately became something I looked forward to reading and can now say has claimed the title of one of my all-time favorite books. The morals and lessons taught throughout this story are incredible and many can still be applied today! An absolutely timeless story with loveable characters and lots of heart/emotion!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief

Minor: Terminal illness and War

annaonthepage's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-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

This dramatisation was lovely production, really well read and nicely abridged. I found Jo and Laurie's moment cementing their adult friendship quite moving.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Sexism and War

kiwichill's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Grief, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Child death, Antisemitism, Pregnancy, and Racism

julalbert56's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

4.5

Little Women was a charming read full of lovable characters, though some chapters felt formulaic. I was also not a fan of Jo’s ending, but I still enjoyed the book as a whole.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and Terminal illness

kelleykamanda's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.0

Such a warm and beautiful classic. Though some parts have aged and the story can be slow at times- it’s truly a masterpiece in its own right. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Chronic illness, and Death

Minor: Child death

readbycarina's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Terminal illness

Minor: War and Child death

seapotatohowisitalrtaken's review against another edition

adventurous 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Death, Terminal illness, Child death, Toxic friendship, Bullying, and Grief

Minor: Animal death and War

helenafaustina's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Little Women is my all-time favorite book. This book shows the reader how the girls in the story become real ladies without giving up their hopes and dreams. The author depicts real-life circumstances, good and bad. It has humor and love, hardships and trials. Most of all, the characters have common sense and good morals. This is the type of book to be read while being cuddled up with a blanket by the fire, all nice and cozy. If anyone wants a good, solid book to read while learning valuable lessons, I recommend this book 100%!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Grief, Medical trauma, and Child death

Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Bullying, Medical content, and War

It's very clean. It seems like some people are putting tags in without any reason at all.

natanbcpc's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.0

This is a fun lighthearted novel. I love getting into the family dynamics of the March family and feel like each character is given a fully fledged personality.

I listened to it on Audrey and the narration is really good.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death