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this_is_lee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
slow-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
This book just took so long to move forward and is the epitome of a slow burn. I adore the classic masterpiece that this book exhibits along with its modern taste. The relatability to how God works in a practical life setting is a thing of beauty and one that feels inviting.
I am not sure of when I’ll find this book back in my hands with tea at my side but I cannot deny the simple beauty of such saturated perspectives.
I am not sure of when I’ll find this book back in my hands with tea at my side but I cannot deny the simple beauty of such saturated perspectives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Grief
Moderate: Chronic illness and Child death
Minor: Classism
allie_schick's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Racism and War
green_amaryllis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Child death
Moderate: Animal death and Animal cruelty
Minor: Antisemitism and Racism
oceanwriter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
I'm not sure what I can say about this book that hasn't been said before. It's a story that has meant so much to so many people for centuries. Having grown up visiting Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, being able to physically enter that world makes reading the story as an adult hit so differently.
The story follows the lives of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, four sisters living in the Civil War times in Massachusetts. The book is somewhat based on Louisa May Alcott's life, making it a nice and genuine glimpse at life in the 1800s. With a mix of family life as well as social matters of the time, it's become a piece of history rather than a mere novel.
I think I have to credit this book for my love of character-driven stories. The sisters have such diverse personalities that make their intertwined lives so interesting to read about. My favorite has always been Beth and I love her even more now. I got lost in her scenes. I also love that it's a story where, when going back, you can open up any chapter and be immersed.
The story follows the lives of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, four sisters living in the Civil War times in Massachusetts. The book is somewhat based on Louisa May Alcott's life, making it a nice and genuine glimpse at life in the 1800s. With a mix of family life as well as social matters of the time, it's become a piece of history rather than a mere novel.
I think I have to credit this book for my love of character-driven stories. The sisters have such diverse personalities that make their intertwined lives so interesting to read about. My favorite has always been Beth and I love her even more now. I got lost in her scenes. I also love that it's a story where, when going back, you can open up any chapter and be immersed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness and Chronic illness
Minor: War
mickymouse_007's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
5.0
my god I love this book
I knew going into this book that its gonna be one of my favorite's and it sure didn't disappoint to say at least!
I firmly decided that this book is *chef's kiss* and 5/5 stars after reading the chapter about Beth and Mr. Laurence
i took a lot of time to read this book honestly speaking. around 2 months and given that the language wasnt that difficult it was a lot of timeee. But i tried to soak every thing in. The book felt like a warm hug from a childhood friend that you havent seen in ages.
And on that note, lets talk about the sisters shall we?
Meg. Such a caring person honestly and i loved how they kept her real with her love for silks and some sort of luxuries. And i love how the novel doesnt bash for loving so but rather gets her back on the right back on the occassion that she takes it too far. i kind of find the learning to love someone concept weird tho. Kind of sucked that there wasnt that many chapters about her in the latter half of the book. but makes sense more or less because she became a 'little women' and grew up first
Jo. I related to her soo much. Like my godd. feeling desperate to get with someone, anyone just because she doesnt want to be lonely. and i love hers and beths relationship. and i love how tomboyish she is. about her and laurie. i personally dont think they would have been a good match. they are both too similar to be able to live in peace with each other and their personalities dont blend well together. they would have burned their own house and life together. she needed someone who matched her intellectually, someone who challenged her, someone who didnt care about money or good looks or being in the good light of society. and thats why i like Bhaer. he balanced her roughness and wild nature out. I just wish we were hinted on jo's wish to open a school and stuff earlier on because it seemed sudden when it came
beth. my dear beth. legit thought going into the book that ill find her boring but she grew on me. her kindness and selflishness is unmatched for. such a wonderful person. i felll in love with her and i just hope one day i'll be half as sweet as her. her death was hinted out. all through out the book. usually i despise it when people arent passionate but after knowing about her, i have become much more accepting about people like her. so thank you beth.
amy. everyone expects me to hate her for what she has done to jo and how she got everything she achieved in life but i just can't. i find a lot of myself in her. i cant blame a girl for trying to surivive in a system which wasnt really meant for her to strive in. i cant blame her for wanting to marry rich and getting out of poverty nor can i blame her for accepting the proposal of the man who she loved from her childhood. yes she isnt without faults. she is self absorbed and thinks too much about society but that makes her humane.
i could go on and on about every single one of the characters but that would take the whole day so im ending on this note
I knew going into this book that its gonna be one of my favorite's and it sure didn't disappoint to say at least!
I firmly decided that this book is *chef's kiss* and 5/5 stars after reading the chapter about Beth and Mr. Laurence
i took a lot of time to read this book honestly speaking. around 2 months and given that the language wasnt that difficult it was a lot of timeee. But i tried to soak every thing in. The book felt like a warm hug from a childhood friend that you havent seen in ages.
And on that note, lets talk about the sisters shall we?
Meg. Such a caring person honestly and i loved how they kept her real with her love for silks and some sort of luxuries. And i love how the novel doesnt bash for loving so but rather gets her back on the right back on the occassion that she takes it too far. i kind of find the learning to love someone concept weird tho. Kind of sucked that there wasnt that many chapters about her in the latter half of the book. but makes sense more or less because she became a 'little women' and grew up first
Jo. I related to her soo much. Like my godd. feeling desperate to get with someone, anyone just because she doesnt want to be lonely. and i love hers and beths relationship. and i love how tomboyish she is. about her and laurie. i personally dont think they would have been a good match. they are both too similar to be able to live in peace with each other and their personalities dont blend well together. they would have burned their own house and life together. she needed someone who matched her intellectually, someone who challenged her, someone who didnt care about money or good looks or being in the good light of society. and thats why i like Bhaer. he balanced her roughness and wild nature out. I just wish we were hinted on jo's wish to open a school and stuff earlier on because it seemed sudden when it came
beth. my dear beth. legit thought going into the book that ill find her boring but she grew on me. her kindness and selflishness is unmatched for. such a wonderful person. i felll in love with her and i just hope one day i'll be half as sweet as her. her death was hinted out. all through out the book. usually i despise it when people arent passionate but after knowing about her, i have become much more accepting about people like her. so thank you beth.
amy. everyone expects me to hate her for what she has done to jo and how she got everything she achieved in life but i just can't. i find a lot of myself in her. i cant blame a girl for trying to surivive in a system which wasnt really meant for her to strive in. i cant blame her for wanting to marry rich and getting out of poverty nor can i blame her for accepting the proposal of the man who she loved from her childhood. yes she isnt without faults. she is self absorbed and thinks too much about society but that makes her humane.
i could go on and on about every single one of the characters but that would take the whole day so im ending on this note
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Child death
Moderate: Chronic illness and Terminal illness
Minor: War
malinnnnn_'s review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and War
madelinekramer2021's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Child death
Minor: War and Sexism
c_lizziebeth's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Terminal illness
Minor: War and Pregnancy
ellie2424242's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: War and Child death
nila's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death