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mahamsiddiqui's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, War, Misogyny, and Grief
abbyluvsfrogs444's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
(technically this review has spoilers but this book has been out since 1869 so idrc)
alright I have a few thoughts about this fantastic book:
1) Jo March is one of the best fictional characters of all time.
2) I loathe Jo/Laurie shippers.
3) Friedrich is an angel and I love him. He's so good for Jo.
4) Laurie and Amy naming their daughter Beth? I sobbed.
5) Friedrich and Jo naming one of their sons Teddy??? Again, sobbing.
6) Laurie was always meant to be apart of the March family, one way or another and I love his relationship w/ each individual member of that family, especially Marmee, Jo, and Beth.
7) Jo calling Laurie "my boy" throughout the whole book is so cute. I love their friendship more than anything.
here are some quotes I loved:
"...but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven."
"'I don't believe I shall ever marry. I'm happy as I am, and love my liberty too well to be in any hurry to give it up for any mortal man.'
'I know better!' broke in Laurie. 'You think so now, but there'll come a time when you will care for somebody, and you'll love him tremendously, and live and die for him. I know you will, it's your way, and I shall have to stand by and see it.'"
"I want to be great or nothing."
"Mother would admire his warm heart, Father his wise head. I admire both, and feel rich in my new 'friend Friedrich Bhaer.'"
"How could she 'comfort Father and Mother' when her own heart ached with a ceaseless longing for her sister, how could she 'make the house cheerful' when all its light and warmth seemed to have deserted it when Beth left the old home for the new, and where in all the world could she 'find some useful, happy work to do,' that would take the place of the loving service which had been its own reward?"
"'Ah! Thou givest me such hope and courage, and I have nothing to give back but a full heart and these empty hands,' cried the Professor, quite overcome.
Jo never, never would learn to be proper, for when he said that as they stood upon the steps, she just put both hands into his, whispering tenderly, ' Not empty now,' and, stooping down, kissed her Friedrich under the umbrella."
okay that's it. I loved this book & it's one of my new favorites. if goodreads would let me, I'd rate it 10000/5 stars.
alright I have a few thoughts about this fantastic book:
1) Jo March is one of the best fictional characters of all time.
2) I loathe Jo/Laurie shippers.
3) Friedrich is an angel and I love him. He's so good for Jo.
4) Laurie and Amy naming their daughter Beth? I sobbed.
5) Friedrich and Jo naming one of their sons Teddy??? Again, sobbing.
6) Laurie was always meant to be apart of the March family, one way or another and I love his relationship w/ each individual member of that family, especially Marmee, Jo, and Beth.
7) Jo calling Laurie "my boy" throughout the whole book is so cute. I love their friendship more than anything.
here are some quotes I loved:
"...but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven."
"'I don't believe I shall ever marry. I'm happy as I am, and love my liberty too well to be in any hurry to give it up for any mortal man.'
'I know better!' broke in Laurie. 'You think so now, but there'll come a time when you will care for somebody, and you'll love him tremendously, and live and die for him. I know you will, it's your way, and I shall have to stand by and see it.'"
"I want to be great or nothing."
"Mother would admire his warm heart, Father his wise head. I admire both, and feel rich in my new 'friend Friedrich Bhaer.'"
"How could she 'comfort Father and Mother' when her own heart ached with a ceaseless longing for her sister, how could she 'make the house cheerful' when all its light and warmth seemed to have deserted it when Beth left the old home for the new, and where in all the world could she 'find some useful, happy work to do,' that would take the place of the loving service which had been its own reward?"
"'Ah! Thou givest me such hope and courage, and I have nothing to give back but a full heart and these empty hands,' cried the Professor, quite overcome.
Jo never, never would learn to be proper, for when he said that as they stood upon the steps, she just put both hands into his, whispering tenderly, ' Not empty now,' and, stooping down, kissed her Friedrich under the umbrella."
okay that's it. I loved this book & it's one of my new favorites. if goodreads would let me, I'd rate it 10000/5 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
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
lavenderbluestories's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Terminal illness
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
caidyn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would! My main criticism is that it felt that most of the character development hinged on men. Jo and her husband. Amy and hers. Meg and her trying to conform to her husband. Did I still love these women and their story? Yes! But it still felt so male dependent.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
kgauthier's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
5.0
My favorite book!! Such a comforting read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Grief, and Terminal illness
Minor: War and Pregnancy
jessthanthree's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Death, Grief, and Misogyny
Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty
mondayxius's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Child death, and Grief
Minor: War