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stephann_4's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
3.0
blackjessamine's review against another edition
4.0
Come tornare indietro di vent'anni, e ricordarsi quant'era bello godere di una storia solo per il suo essere una storia.
becksterhope's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
mcannon24's review against another edition
3.0
-boring until like the last ⅓, but it’s not like it was meant to be a super suspenseful thriller
-language made it hard to get through, though that’s understandable bc it was written in the 1860s
-loved Amy and Laurie’s time abroad
-Jo was my favorite character because she was stubborn, feisty, rebellious/didn't want to conform to society’s standards, and fiercely loyal to her family
- Amy was a close runner up bc of her growth and her artistic nature
-the "scene" when Laurie professes his love for Jo and all that broke my heart
-ending was sweet
some of my favorite quotes:
"'I like good strong words that mean something,'" --Jo, pg 33
"Here she succeeded better, for she was one of those happily created beings who please without effort, make friends everywhere, and take life so gracefully and easily that less fortunate souls are tempted to believe that such are born under a lucky star." -pg 211 (describing Amy)
"Now, if she had been the heroine of a moral story-book, she ought at this period of her life to have become quite saintly, renounced the world, and gone about doing good ... But, you see, Jo wasn't a heroine, she was a struggling human girl like hundreds of others, and she just acted out of her nature, ... as the mood suggested." -pg 351
“Mr. Bhaer could read several languages, but he had not learned to read women yet.” -pg 380
"Though it came in such a very simple guise, that was the crowning moment of both their lives, when, turning from the night and storm and loneliness to the household light and warmth and peace waiting to receive them, with a glad 'Welcome home!' Jo led her lover in, and shut the door." -pg 388
-language made it hard to get through, though that’s understandable bc it was written in the 1860s
-loved Amy and Laurie’s time abroad
-Jo was my favorite character because she was stubborn, feisty, rebellious/didn't want to conform to society’s standards, and fiercely loyal to her family
- Amy was a close runner up bc of her growth and her artistic nature
-the "scene" when Laurie professes his love for Jo and all that broke my heart
-ending was sweet
some of my favorite quotes:
"'I like good strong words that mean something,'" --Jo, pg 33
"Here she succeeded better, for she was one of those happily created beings who please without effort, make friends everywhere, and take life so gracefully and easily that less fortunate souls are tempted to believe that such are born under a lucky star." -pg 211 (describing Amy)
"Now, if she had been the heroine of a moral story-book, she ought at this period of her life to have become quite saintly, renounced the world, and gone about doing good ... But, you see, Jo wasn't a heroine, she was a struggling human girl like hundreds of others, and she just acted out of her nature, ... as the mood suggested." -pg 351
“Mr. Bhaer could read several languages, but he had not learned to read women yet.” -pg 380
"Though it came in such a very simple guise, that was the crowning moment of both their lives, when, turning from the night and storm and loneliness to the household light and warmth and peace waiting to receive them, with a glad 'Welcome home!' Jo led her lover in, and shut the door." -pg 388
areadernamedjalia's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
sskywalker's review against another edition
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
sarakate0712's review against another edition
5.0
What can I say..... it’s a classic for a reason. This is definitely one of my all time favorite stories. I love the March girls so much. I saw the new movie and had to re-read this one again.
c_haakansson's review against another edition
4.0
4,5 stars.
It took me 20,5 months to read this book. I don't know why as I enjoyed almost every chapter, but it did. The morals of the stories / chapters were very clear, and their presence didn't bother me at all. I found it wonderful to read about how the children learned right from wrong as well as how to be good human beings. Three wonderful stories that I'll definitely read again at some point (when I'm older).
It took me 20,5 months to read this book. I don't know why as I enjoyed almost every chapter, but it did. The morals of the stories / chapters were very clear, and their presence didn't bother me at all. I found it wonderful to read about how the children learned right from wrong as well as how to be good human beings. Three wonderful stories that I'll definitely read again at some point (when I'm older).
nerzola's review against another edition
Piccole donne: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Piccole donne crescono:⭐⭐⭐⭐
Piccoli uomini:⭐⭐⭐
I ragazzi di Jo: ⭐⭐
Piccole donne crescono:⭐⭐⭐⭐
Piccoli uomini:⭐⭐⭐
I ragazzi di Jo: ⭐⭐