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Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of) by Kathleen Gros

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amelias's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

smsaks's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

charity1313's review against another edition

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lighthearted

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

2.0

The only reason I brought this up to the 2 star is that I think she took the classic in a bold direction. It makes a statement, though honestly from what I read Alcott would have preferred Jo to be single, perhaps asexual, rather than a lesbian. However, I do appreciate why the author made the choice she made and how she wrote in the reactions. I know the original book is critiqued for being too saccharine but this graphic novel seems to have retained only that quality. All the tension and drama of the original was sacrificed for length and character development. Without retaining enough of the plot it just got boring and everything was rosy/cheery for 95% of the book.

crocheteer34's review against another edition

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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? No

3.0

juani's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

kassymac's review against another edition

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4.0

What a cute story. If you want a true coming of age story this is it! I loved it.
The graphics were great! The plot was so interesting on how the author used "Little Women" in 2020! The love story was great! I just loved this story so much!